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Burnt Snakes

by Bronston

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The narrative of Burnt Snakes offers two contrasting perspectives on the bizarre state of modern populist politics.The first part of the song is told from the perspective of a bemused citizen, someone who can hardly wrap their head around the utter nonsense that flows from the mouths of this new brand of politician.They listen to others as they attempt to somehow re-interpret or explain away the most jarring of these Politician's utterances, yet they cannot reconcile themselves to this twisted way of thinking.As the syncopated march of the rhythm section grooves through the first section of the song, the citizen feels increasingly out of step with this new cultural and political movement. Just before the perspective switches in the second section, the citizen finally gets to grips with the arrogance of these newly anointed thought-leaders.

The bigger, second section of the song comes from the perspective of one of the populists being critiqued by the citizen in the earlier section.This politician - blinded by their inflated sense of self worth and their overwhelming narcissism - wonders not whether or not they are on the right path, but instead when those who do not already will recognise their undeniable greatness. Emboldened as the song hammers through a heavy breakdown and soars back into the final chorus, the disdain for those the populist is tearing down and replacing is laid bare.They liken themselves to a mythical hero and their downed opponents - the former representatives of civility and order - to freshly charred serpents.

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released May 31, 2019

All music by Bronston.

Produced by Rod Jones at Post Electric Studio, Edinburgh.

Artwork by Rachael MacQueen.

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Bronston is about being different. Bronston is about not fitting in. Bronston is about being yourself. Somewhere in the musical landscape between Foals and Queens of The Stone Age, Bronston found their spot. And now that they’ve found that spot it’s Fat Sexy Guitar Riffs and Big Vocal Hooks. ... more

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