Beautifully Melancholy at the End of the World: “4/8” by Lessens

“4/8” by Lessens

Rarely does a nearly 10-minute song convince so effortlessly. If the predecessor “The Fear In The Hallway” was a sort of appetizer that slowly led us to the main course, now we stand at the buffet of the Alternative, Post Rock and Post-Punk genre, where we let ourselves be generously indulged by the band Lessens. 

“4/8” is their latest single, which transports the listener into calm and penetrating sound textures that pervade life like a melancholic fog. Thematically, they retreat into the dark alleys of existence, where one has unlearned the ability, if it is one, to socialize. Facing existential challenges, it’s about mustering the strength, resilience, and self-belief to carry on. The Bristol-based Jamie Harper (guitar, vocals), Ben Curtis (bass guitar), and Andy Holliday (drums) craft a gloomy setting where it seems happiness has been lost and mere functioning takes precedence. 

Lessens not only imbues the lyrics with substance but also enhances them with a deep musical underpinning. All three musicians manage to create an atmosphere of sad existence, wandering on the fringes of society. “4/8” by Lessens is beautifully sounding melancholy at the end of the world.

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