Furlong takes a different approach to youthful angst on its single “Hate Girls.” Its brash, fuzzy pop bursts with palpable joy in being the villain in someone’s life story in the way people can be melodramatic rivals in high school. The zest for besting someone you love to hate because they’re annoying and imagine themselves superior over nothing. But the song is not without self-awareness in the line about how the two parties imagine themselves masters of the art of invective and revenge when in fact the stakes aren’t so high. The bouncy rhythm and rapid loud-quiet-loud dynamic of the song and the way the raw vocals and splintery guitar are on the verge of going off the rails is reminiscent of Butt Trumpet (“I’m Ugly and I Don’t Know Why”) or, to use a more recent reference, Bully. The possible nod to Mean Girls in the title is also a nice touch. So if you’re looking for something blunt but tuneful and brimming with exuberant energy, listen to “Hate Girls” on Soundcloud where you can also connect with Australia’s Furlong.
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