SINGLE REVIEW: The Depression Club – Alibi
‘Alibi’ is a full-throttle blast of alternative rock energy from The Depression Club — a track that manages to sound both rough-edged and sharply put together, all at once. It opens with a rumbling guitar intro that immediately sets a mood: fuzzy, reverb-drenched, and unashamedly raw. There’s a garage rock bite to it, the kind that feels spontaneous and sweaty, yet it’s balanced by a sense of polish that keeps everything tight and purposeful.
At its core, ‘Alibi’ is a song about owning your mistakes — no excuses, no sugar-coating, just straight-up accountability. That honesty bleeds through the sound as much as the lyrics. The guitars drive it forward with a kind of tense urgency, the bass grinds deep beneath, and the drums hit with a thunderous punch that builds into a wall of sound without ever feeling overproduced. It’s the perfect blend of DIY grit and studio clarity.
The chorus is where it really sticks. Hooky and infectious, it bursts open with melodic strength, contrasting beautifully with the track’s rougher textures. There’s a dynamic play between mid and high tempos, keeping the atmosphere shifting just enough to stay captivating — you’re constantly pulled along, waiting for the next surge of sound.
‘Alibi’ feels like The Depression Club doing what they do best: marrying emotional honesty with sheer sonic force. It’s gritty, catchy, and alive with purpose — the sound of a band confident in their imperfections and unafraid to turn them into something explosive.
