The opening verse paints a picture of struggle. The song opens with a true country music cliche: The singer (Jake Luppen in this case) acting as a narrator and telling us a tale of the woes of regular people (his neighbor Tommy in this case). Kick In The Teeth – Hippo Campus My neighbor, Tommy, bought a six pack He’s on his porch and really throwing ’em back Says he’ll get rich soon as his mom dies Says falling in love ain’t really worth his time Think I need a little more than what he’s asking for Think I need a little more of you In writing this new chapter, they looked to country music for tips, specifically the way in which songwriting uses straightforwardness, imagery, and dark humor to explore taboo topics such as grief and loss. Their recent single “ Kick in the Teeth” (February 21 via Grand Jury Music) is no exception, marking a new era for Hippo Campus – one focused on simplicity and hands-off production.
As evident with the ever-present experimentation, the band is known for embracing an ideology of shaking things up when it comes to making music. Paul indie rock band never fail to impress with how far they push sonic boundaries and experiment with their sound, all while staying true to the essence that makes them unique. It’s always a very exciting time whenever Hippo Campus release new music the St.
Inspired by country music, “Kick in the Teeth” provides a taste of what to expect from Hippo Campus’ upcoming EP ‘Wasteland,’ to be released on April 14th.
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