Different DNA – Crazy Double Life (2021)
‘Crazy Double Life’ by Different DNA really lives up to the name as it offers two different meanings. On the surface, the single is about a secret agent living a double life and the problems that arise within their personal relationships. Looking deeper, it considers how ordinary people have double lives and the suffering this can cause. The layered meaning is covered in 80s vibes with some beats that speak to the modern world.
This look into the duality of life comes from Evgeny Leksikov, Boris Kotelskiy and Caroline Scott. Together they bring the sounds of the Pet Shop Boys together with Timberlake and TheWeeknd for an enjoyable listening experience. Coming from different parts of the continent, the band only met for the first time offline after their songs were almost finished.
The shimmering synths of ‘Crazy Double Life’ throw you into a neon soundscape from the first second. The pulsing beats have a very 80s vibe to them while the higher synths twinkle with a contemporary edge. There are a few synth layers to the melody that create a sonic depth and a sense of more resting below the surface. As the song progresses, the flow of the music grabs your chest to get you moving to it. The double life of the lyrics and meaning of the track can be felt lightly through the melody as you have 80s dance beats hitting your ears only to flow into more melodic lines.
The edge of 80s is not only felt in the melody as it comes through on the vocals as well. While touched with retro tones, the vocals have a questioning tone to them that perfectly matches the lyrics. Through the lyrics, you really get that double meaning but the one that shines brighter depends on how you approach the single. You could easily fall into a story of a double agent and the pressures of a double life. However, it is equally easy to take the lyrics to be about doubts in a relationship and the thoughts that your partner is leading a double life. This just shows the lyrical finesse of the band.
Different DNA wrap you in 80s synths to bound down the soundscape as they question double lives in their single ‘Crazy Double Life’. With two different meanings, the single shows the bands skills. They will have you dancing to the music while contemplating the meaning of the lyrics and feeling the emotions of a double life.
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