definitely sounds like I'm on the more subtle side of the sampling divide, but I love how the vocal-sample-based synth / bass sounds worked out, such interesting texture. Maybe I'll use it again this rou... oh. Sorry that I'm writing songs about being miserable again but at least they're fast?

happy songs with themes of misery, right back in the wheelhouse, another chorus that explodes. Good use of yelling "hey!" in a song, wish there was more of that, not necessarily in this song, but just generally in life. The double vocal is sometimes distracting to me because of little timing differences that throw me a little, the unison chanting is quite good though. Another favorite Vom banger, though perhaps not quite as tight sounding as the one before this.

I really like this, maybe even more than last week's song. But addressing the challenge criteria: If your samples were removed, you'd still be left with guitars and drums which are essentially what are carrying the song. I think the samples sound great, and definitely add some lovely colour to the recording, but they are window dressing, not integral. So as much as I like the song, I had to mark you down for that. This pains me a little because usually I think the song is #1 and everything should serve that, but I really wanted to hear everyone taking some risks this week, and as cool as this song sounds it's well within your wheelhouse. For this reason I felt compelled to penalise you somewhat.

I like that you've tied the sample sources into the concept of the song, with both the physical book itself and the words from it being used as elements of your song, though they're a bit stuffed into the background and the song is driven mostly by guitar, drums, and vocals. I would have liked to see the sampled instruments be more front and center. The snare feels a tiny bit muted.

This is a good example of how to do political stuff without sounding like Rick from The Young Ones - by making it personal. The sample synth sounds excellent but, as other judges have said, taking it out wouldn't completely torpedo the song, so I think you're scraping a pass on the challenge at best. Ignoring that though, this is a enjoyable slice of indie rock that doesn't get old, even after numerous relistens.