Artist: Julience
Composer: Vincent Julien Le Blanc
Lyricist: Vincent Julien Le Blanc
Release Date:
Jan. 06, 2022
Alcohol
and I canât get a grip on life
I think I must be blind
but then maybe Iâm mistaken
Thereâs cracks in the ceiling
and thereâs mould on the bathroom walls
Thereâs nowhere to run to
but I guess I must keep walking on now
My kitchen is burning
and the flames are crawling up the furniture
My ashtray is smouldering
and I donât care about the rising temperature
The whole house goes up in smoke
itâs surrounding me and I just canât see through it anymore
But before I go back to sleep again
I better start praying for somebody or something to came take me out of here
You see I lost my wife and kids because I spent all my money
and I canât get a steady job because I canât keep my hands from shaking all the time
if I manage to get out of bed anyway
It wasnât always like this, you know
I was once a happy boy who just wanted to have some fun
I never meant for things to get so out of hand
and sometimes when I look back on life, I think:
ââWellâŚââ
Reviews & Feedback
Twitter User
I am listening to “Alcohol” on Spotify while writing this.
Great stuff, keep up the good work.
The talking/story at 3:43 is heartbreaking – really great.
Jan
First listen impression: these guitars are absolutely dripping with feeling. They paint the exact pictures the lyrics describeâflashes of the band playing under stage lights at night. The whole track just pulls you in and carries you along. The groove, the tonesâeverything hits. This is the kind of song you immediately add to a playlist because you already know youâll want to hear it again (and again). Strongest points:
- Crystal-clear mix; every instrument has space and you can feel each one
- That killer intro
- Gorgeous, melodic guitar work
- The breathtaking lead lines
- Perfect choice of effects and amp tones
Seriously well done. Stay inspiredâyouâre onto something special here.
This oneâs special.
Keep it coming!
Production is absolutely top-tier â and trust me, it takes a lot to impress our producer! Nothing to touch here; itâs flawless.
Send Me Your Ears
FLAMING GUITARS AND POWERFUL SOLOS ARE ON JULIENCE’S NEW SINGLE “ALCOHOLIs rock music dead? Some people say yes, others no.
The truth is it’s still hanging over our heads with new artists appearing on the enigma of the horizon. Flaming guitars, powerful solos, and many good ideas are popping up in the name of good music. And to prove it, we have Julience, who has just released his recent single “Alcohol.”
A strong song full of energy, power, and striking chords makes the listener go crazy. Of course, it’s driving you crazy just listening to this beautiful masterpiece.
The artist tells us that the lyrics talk about love, life, failure, and alcohol. His intention was to make a heavier sound, but it foments a doubt if this song can be considered classic rock.
Could it be? Well, I don’t think it matters much and what’s on offer are the enthusiasm, the catchiness, and the crazy chords. It’s to feel and celebrate each note played with fervor because our ears deserve to appreciate this masterpiece of world music.
How not get glued to a sound like that? The melodies are impeccable, and it’s harmonically perfect. It’s the kind of tailor-made work, very well produced, and with unparalleled quality. Julience is one of those guys who can turn anything into a diamond, and with that, he gifts us beautifully.
So, listen to what he has to say and show. It will be worth every second. Then, take advantage and save this pre-save of the next endeavor, “Love Lies Cold” that he will release soon.
(Translated from Portuguese)
Send Me Music Friday – Episode 137 – Music Reviews (YouTube Video)
JULIENCE Tells a Realistic and Hard-hitting tale with single âAlcohol’
Dutch singer-songwriter Julience is back with his first highly anticipated single. âAlcoholâ is an epic song fuelled by heavy-loaded guitars and echoing vocals that transport you straight from the studio into a new world.
Originally from the Netherlands Julience made the choice to move to Manchester to be a part of the live music scene and to further his career.
Taking inspiration from artists such as The Beatles, Oasis, and Thin Lizzy, Julience merges rock and pop together to create a melodic sound.
Shown throughout this track, âAlcoholâ  is narrative-driven and according to Julience, âdescribes the harmful effect of alcohol abuse on relationships and mental health and vice versa.â
Julience excellently builds an image of this in the minds of listeners of an intoxicated daze through the long, drawn-out guitars that pay homage to retro rock with a modern pop twist that is somewhat familiar but still feels refreshed and new.
Drawing inspiration from his time as a barman, observing individuals and their behaviours, his lyrics are hard-hitting mixed with monotone-like vocals and a robust rhythm, this balance is addictive to listen to and can be compared to that of The Pixies melodramatic style.
It is Julienceâs use of dominating guitars that sets a consistent tone through the song and blurs the lines between sobriety and inebriation.
‘Alcoholâ is no doubt a heavy hitter but an excellent song nonetheless. Julience tells and creates a vivid story from his own experiences giving it a personal touch.
The guitar riffs hooks and draws you in and without a doubt evoke an emotional response. âAlcoholâ is an insight into the sheer talent that Julience has and there is no doubt he will go from strength to strength with future releases.