“Burden” by Yoke – A Song Review

     Let’s start with two statements. First, in the opinion of Indie Obsessive, the best guitar sound is the one generated by Robert Smith of the band The Cure. We’re not saying Smith is the greatest guitarist; it’s the guitar sound we love. Second, while our short attention span causes us to move away from bands that are no longer Indie, we still appreciate the skills of the established bands.

     So, if a fantasy supergroup were being drafted and we had the first pick, we would take Robert Smith. Then, if the next person selected Coldplay’s Chris Martin as lead vocalist of the fantasy band, we certainly wouldn’t object. Well, based upon their first single, that puts us two-thirds of the way to Yoke, a trio from Sydney, Australia. The single is entitled “Burden” and the members of Yoke are Corin Ileto (keys), Julian Boswell (guitar) and Kyle Linahan (vocals). “Burden” will be a track on Yoke’s upcoming EP, “Jabiluka.”

     According to their press material, “‘Burden’ is an expression of the disconnect and dissociation experienced by many in the age of iPhones and the Internet.”

     “Burden” by Yoke

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yokeband

Website: http://www.yokemusic.com.au/

Lyrics of “Burden” 

Verse 1:

I’m miserable.

Go on sell the truth.

Some say invincible.

Well here’s your living proof.

Go on. Throw me. A lifeline.

Coz that’s what friends should do.

Drop out, I don’t wannabe zero...Guess that’s the burden of youth.

Burden of youth.

The burden.

Chorus:

All our lives we search for the time...

All desire into decline....decline, decline.

Verse 2:

Oh insufferable.

Yeah let’s call a truce.

Oh I’m insatiable,

Guess that’s the burden of Youth

Burden of Youth

Chorus:

All our lives we search for the time...

All desire into decline....decline, decline...decline.

(Instrumental Bridge)

Last Chorus:

All our lives we search for the time...

All desire into divine....divine...divine, All divine.

(Outro)