The Great Emu War Casualties Show Their Somber Side With "Tight Enough to Tell"

Following their last single “The Australian Parma Crisis,” Melbourne rockers The Great Emu War Casualties have released their latest hit “Tight Enough to Tell.” The song is unique to the band and feels like the perfect sonic continuation of their ever-growing discography so far. While it feels more dramatically downcast as the lyrics reflect the uncertainties of young adult life and the angst that comes with it, the band’s signature tongue-in-cheek lyrics are still ever-present, bringing some humour to a situation we all know a little too well. 

Sonically, “Tight Enough to Tell” feels like it wouldn’t be out of place on a Wombats record, but it is undoubtedly a Casualties track. The production is complete with elongated, atmospheric guitars and quick-paced drums, making for a song that could easily be played at a barbecue with your mates without them even realising how somber the song really is. The chorus is filled with staccato vocals before swelling into full-on belting; while quick, it’s easy to keep up with, and the catchy cadence will stay stuck in your head for days. Plus, with lyrics such as “One small step for man, one giant leap out of my skin into the kitchen,” the struggles of becoming a functioning adult have never been more real than at a time like this, so if you’re looking for a song that seems to finally channel how you’re feeling at the moment, look no further than this one. 

The Great Emu War Casualties have been serving us with some great tunes this year, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!