
In early October, I wrote a review of the outstanding debut album A Fantastic Way to Kill Some Time by Texas grunge pop-rock band Tough on Fridays. I knew the talented female-fronted band had a loyal and growing fan base, but I had no idea just how large and passionate it was. In just two and a half months, the review has received nearly 1,000 views, the most of any post I’ve written in 2020! Now the trio, consisting of Caleigh on vocals & guitar, Carly on bass & vocals, and Chris on drums, are back with a great new single “Undone“, which I’ve chosen as my New Song of the Week.
The song opens strong with Carly’s intricate moody bass riff and Caleigh’s cold, matter-of-fact vocals that perfectly convey the sadness and pain expressed in the biting lyrics addressing a selfish and miserable friend of her disappointment with them: “I wish you were special / I really wish you were special / No one was miserable like you.” Suddenly, we’re hit with a blast of her raging gnarly guitars and Chris’s smashing drumbeats as the song ramps up to a fast-paced punk-like tempo. Caleigh’s vocals turn more impassioned as she bitterly informs her friend that their relationship is broken beyond repair and finally come ‘undone’. It’s a banger, and I think it’s their best song yet.
I wish you were special I really wish you were special No one was miserable like you No, no one had it as bad as you Oh lately You’ll always be temporary So point blank and in your face Maybe you’ll learn someday Make sure I’m not a necessity Right before you dispose of me Hate yourself and that’s ok I want out of your fucked-up game You’re in misery Stay far from me I want out of your fucked-up game You never had anyone You never liked to have fun I wasn’t just anyone Made me come all undone I was never really done Lie to me, Use me Stay far away Can’t use me up anymore
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Cool tune. This is the type of grunge I can listen to and enjoy, since it’s quite melodic. Plus, the bass work on that track is nice!
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I agree Christian. That bass is terrific.
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I don’t break for skateboarders… but a pretty good song…
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Enjoyed the neo punk feel.
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