OpCritical is no soft touch. “Guillotine” starts on a powerful note, with guitars jumping in sharp, quick bursts, followed by the low end and the guitars smashing into each other. This is a song that delivers an urgent message about inequality from the opening bars.
OpCritical was created with a purpose, to speak out about the world around them, not for the sake of making a song. This commitment is heard throughout the track, adding a lot more than weight to the word. The sound from the instrumentation and electronic components fits well together. The two sides never take their eyes off each other. Rather, they complement one another, and the sound is more of a traditional rock set-up than anything else, like it was designed for a much larger stage than it actually is.
The whole thing has a lot of scale, thanks to the strings and horns. They expand at the proper times, adding a dramatic lift to some areas without ever creating voids under the rock structure. It’s a delicate equilibrium and it works well right up to the end. The vocal performance is very intense and convincing, but never overpowering the arrangement. The song has a group energy (like people finding their voice together) when more voices are added in during the larger moments.
The tension/release movement of the track shows real control. There’s no randomness about it here. Each drop and each hit is right where it’s supposed to be, and this makes the song very true to its pace throughout. OpCritical has constructed a track designed to catch and keep the attention of listeners. “Guillotine” is serious business all along and it’s clear this band has more to say!
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