“Work Life Balance” by Messy Eater is an energetic track that depicts the monotony of everyday life. The song features a catchy chorus, a forward-moving synth bass, and a verse that highlights the capitalistic cycle of working, spending and chasing success.
The blended filtered guitar riff is sure to draw your attention. It contributes to the song’s already vivid electronic feel and strengthens its Prince-style funk. The production is impressive, anger-inducing and chunking. Pulsing synths and drummed grooves are highly reminiscent of Talking Heads’ Speaking in Tongues or a fast-paced Soulwax remix. The vocals are framed with a strong focus and thick texture, which maintains movement throughout. Messy Eater’s lyrics depict a society that is too busy for its own good in the most relatable way possible. “I’m buying things I don’t even want or use”, along with “My life’s ambition is to be busy/ busier than you”, surely paints a picture of the pressure to conform through consumerism. The chorus then goes, “You work baby so hard/ but tell me who’s got the money” solidifying the argument that, to some, work is a thought-provoking experience.
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The project of Pete Bott – Messy Eater – earned a reputation for keen observations, unified with genre-defying production. In his earlier works, he has been compared to Gorillaz, Beck, and The Avalanches. ‘Work Life Balance” is no exception. The blending of new wave grooves, electronic rhythms, and witty narratives makes for an engaging listen. Check it out if you prefer deep but dance-able music. “Work Life Balance”, is not simply a song but a statement of the time in which we live – wrapped in a catchytune.
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