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This is a Revolver Tears Into Demented Christian Sectarianism With Joyous Grunge Punk Single “Arrivederci!”

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This is a Revolver rejects the corrupt, hateful, judgment and money-grubbing aspects of the Christian church in the joyful and pointed single “Arrivederci!” In the music video we see the band dressed to the nines as though going to some major service while spelling out a litany of the offenses committed by leaders, institutions and many of the followers of the religion including a level of unattainable purity expected, and in centuries past purchased by the wealthy, to which adherents and really everyone is expected to adhere or suffer eternal damnation, which is not the basis of a worthwhile faith. Considering recent right wing figures have called for the extermination of everyone in America and the world that doesn’t follow their narrow interpretation of faith as a nefarious echo of, say, the Catholic Church in the middle ages and during the Inquisition, this very unapologetic, grunge-fueled punk song tearing in efficient manner tearing into the hypocrisies and dubious foundations of the most violently oppressive end of Christianity is not just welcome but necessary. Going along to get along works when you’re dealing with trifling matters but not when a sizable group of people sees anyone that doesn’t align with their demented, sectarian beliefs as an existential threat to be eliminated. This Is a Revolver just made that kind of spirited condemnation seem fun with this song. Watch the video for “Arrivederci!” on YouTube and follow This is a Revolver at the links provided.

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This is a Revolver Gives Voice to Modern Agonized Existential Malaise on Psychedelic Punk Song “Stir Crazy”

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This is a Revolver really nails a sense of desperation and hopelessness on “Stir Crazy.” The song reflects members of the band’s recent experience with COVID-19 and having to quarantine for a few weeks but takes that a step further into existential territory and injects that immediate mood with a touch of dark euphoria that seems to come with knowing you’ve tried all the solutions presented to you by experts and friends. When the lyrics mention “barely getting by” and being “busted from the brain down” that could be modern life in general and a very understandable and relatable reaction to a situation that doesn’t look like it’s getting better and the generalized anxiety that extends from there. In the music video the band’s vocalist looks to be meeting experiences in a prolonged state of duress while pointing out how she’s “seen a doctor” and “seen a priest” and read the kinds of books people say are going to fix what ails you, tried to use magic of the naturalistic kind of otherwise and taken the pills that are supposed to put things right. But there are situations that our culture and society hasn’t done so great at addressing including the pandemic as we pretend it’s over when you hear about people in your circle of family and friends getting COVID for the first time even now. And the sound of of This Is A Revolver’s psychedelic and borderline deathrock song is the embodiment of that agonized malaise. Watch the video for “Stir Crazy” on YouTube and follow This is a Revolver at the links below.

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