Former Fish Tank front man Ed Wetenhall has reinvented himself as Ed The Dog, having spent a considerable period of time in his High Wycombe attic writing music with whatever instruments he could get his hands on. 'Shame' is the third single from his debut album of the same name, released at the end of July, and it has all the characteristics of a classic indie hit.
Straight away you are hit by the anarchic production and metronomic percussion. The introductory guitar riff is simple, lo-fi rock but it's effective at building up to Ed's opening line, "I've never felt more ashamed of myself than right now", which sets the tone of the track somewhere in between humiliation, frustration and exhaustion. As the song progresses, the guitar manages to channel both an alt-rock grit and a quirky jangle pop timbre which ensures its distinctive sound.
Drawing on a session with a psychotherapist, Ed examines the overwhelming complexities of being a human being in the twenty-first century and a desire for the lucidity brought by childhood innocence. Far from downbeat, he is able to transform his experiences into a concentrated chaos - laden with memorable hooks and clever lyricism - contorting his voice in the process.
In just under four minutes, Ed The Dog has crafted a tune that is familiar in style but fresh in its witty reflections on the world. Given the tumultuous modern society we live in, the necessity of music that encourages us to reflect on ourselves and our experiences is clear. With 'Shame', Ed has done so in a charming and lively way.
Listen to 'Shame' below.
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