King Thing is 9 o’clock Nasty’s Single Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
When you hit play on “King Thing,” the latest single from the UK-based band 9 O’Clock Nasty, you’re immediately thrown into a whirlpool of noise and distortion.
King Thing is 9 o’clock Nasty’s Single Out Now
The drums kick in like a jackhammer, aggressive and thunderous, packing the kind of punch that seems designed to rattle your ribcage.
Imagine a barrel careening down a shipping dock, crashing into a cavernous warehouse—this is the sound of their percussion. It’s raw, untamed, and powerful, creating a perfect bedrock for the track’s chaotic energy.
Right as the drums hit their stride, a guitar riff enters with a bite reminiscent of Tom Morello—sharp, dissonant, and a little glitchy. It’s playful but unsettling, as if the guitar is teasing us with a sense of unpredictability.
Then the vocals arrive, cutting through the noise, but with a clever mix choice that feels almost like the drums are intentionally receding to give the vocals space.
This subtle dynamic shift is crucial, allowing the lyrics to stand out more while still keeping that dense, rhythmic tension intact.
What makes “King Thing” particularly striking is how the song seems to live in this delicate balance of control and chaos. The cymbals, like an intricate percussion instrument, jangle and rattle with a wild energy, creating a sonic contrast to the more grounded, heavy instrumentation.
The lyrics themselves, sharp and biting, shine through in a way that demands attention. There’s no mistaking that 9 O’Clock Nasty is doing what they do best—crafting songs that demand your full focus and reaction.
As the track builds toward the chorus, you’re hit with a bridge that escalates the tension just before the song unfurls into its lush, dreamy refrain.
The chorus is undeniably psychedelic, with ethereal background vocals weaving around a trippy that evokes the likes of Alice in Chains mixed with the laid-back groove of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The way the wah-wah guitar stretches and molds the track’s tonal palette is a stroke of genius.
The rhythm section—particularly the bass—locks in with the drums in a way that feels almost mechanical, but it’s the groove that shines.
It’s relentless, unyielding, and it’s the glue that holds the entire track together. When it all comes together, “King Thing” feels like a vision made manifest: a blend of chaotic energy, solid rhythm, and a psych-rock twist that takes you on a wild ride.
King Thing is 9 o’clock Nasty’s Single Out Now!
Unhinged!
King Thing is 9 o’clock Nasty’s Single Out Now
The old kings shall fall and new ones rise up to take their place. It seemed that the Age of Entitlement was at an end, but white male privilege is once again ascendant.
King Thing is a song about feeling better than your peers, more special. Like you’re just waiting for the magical moment when they fall to their knees and recognise that you are the one. When your skin is the right colour, your reproductive organs pass the conservative media test, your age is respectable and yet somehow you struggle to come to terms with the deck of cards you’ve been dealt. Especially when you see how much shit the people around you are taking. Beyond toxic masculinity lies guilt and rage. From Hackney to Leicester. From Derby to Brighton. By car, by bicycle, by camel.
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