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Following a duology of tracks in 2020, Stray The Course dropped “Walk Away” in March of this year. Several months after that release, the band are continuing that pattern of releasing a string of singles with their latest one, “Apology Tour Of The Morning.”
Furious, fast paced guitars and drums lead the intro, and the tempo only speeds up during the verses. The song gradually leads up to its irresistible chorus, containing melodies guaranteed to stick in the listener’s head, and the bass is really prominent within that section, as well as during the second verse that follows. The vocals are highlighted a lot during the bridge, and while the instrumentals initially take a step back during that part of the song, they make a triumphant return during the song’s huge final chorus, which brings some memorable guitar and bass riffs to the table. Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of someone waking up after drinking at a party the night before. The verses show this person recounting the events of the evening, while the chorus depicts the regret that person feels after realizing the damage done before they give their “apology tour,” as the title hints at.
In Conclusion…
With the dynamic instrumentals, emotive vocals, and catchy melodies, “Apology Tour Of The Morning” is the intersection of the punk and pop-punk influences within Stray The Course’s music and shows them continuing to refine their sound.
“Apology Tour Of The Morning” is available now. Listen to the track here:
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