The new song "Animal" by 8AM grabs your attention right away. It doesn't try to impress you right away; instead, it pulls you in and lets emotion lead before structure does. The song fits well in the alt-pop genre and sounds natural and unfiltered, like a thought you weren't supposed to say out loud but did anyway.
The truthfulness of "Animal" is what makes it work. 8AM doesn't dress up vulnerability; instead, it lets the song breathe and grow on its own. The way the singer delivers the lyrics feels planned but also easy, and there is a quiet tension that matches the song's emotional core. The record relies on mood, subtle sonic layers, restraint, and a sense of controlled chaos that fits the title perfectly.
There is a moment in the song when it fully opens up, both emotionally and musically, which makes the point that this song is about being honest. That one moment makes "Animal" stick with you long after it's over. "Animal" seems like a statement piece for 8AM: confident, self-aware, and not afraid to be creative. It's the kind of release that shows an artist knows their voice and isn't afraid to use it. 8AM is clearly building something worth keeping an eye on if this is a taste of what's to come.
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