Alternative rock icons Judge & Jury are back with their new single, “Euphoria.”
The duo is composed of multi-platinum selling producer Howard Benson, known for his work with bands like My Chemical Romance, Skillet and Theory of a Deadman, and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace. After many collaborations on a number of songs under Three Days Grace, the two have paired up to pool their writing and producing talents to deliver fresh interpretations on alternative rock.
“Euphoria” opens on ominous tiptoeing in synths and trepid keys before a pulsing drum beat that tempts the heavy tone. It is not until the chorus that they erupt into heavy guitars and grunge drums. Benson and Sanderson’s combined seasoned experience in the scene shine through as they rely on the old and new, with heavy sonic tones à la Black Veil Brides and Radiohead-esque tech elements hidden in the underlying production.
The track itself comes to a full conclusion at its bridge with the lines, “It’s a very fine line between love and the fabric of life / But it’s tragic, cause I’m in between.” Sanderson’s skilled songwriting shines as he sings about wrestling with his own emotions and knowing his partner can provide “euphoria” to him. He proposes, “I’ll be your warrior / Be my euphoria.”
Sanderson sings, “I keep this bottle inside / I feel so hollow but why / All these feelings I hide from you,” as he reflects on the ways his partner keeps him whole. Inevitably, he knows his behaviors influence their dynamics: “I tried so hard to reach you, I know we don’t look the same / But your euphoria’s an aura this is more than just a consequence.”
As catchy as it is, “Euphoria” is another example of the great teamwork Benson and Sanderson put forth with their project, Judge & Jury.
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