Introduced by relatable and emotional guitar arpeggios, ‘Detonate’ starts with mellow energy, showcasing the group’s eclectic character and frontwoman Haley Bowery’s majestic vocals, packed with charisma and lusciousness. Drawing a parallel with No Doubt and a rebellious Gwen Stefani, ‘Detonate’ builds up towards its chorus with patience and intensity, eventually exploding into an anthemic and glorious melody, something that we are confident will catch the attention of a plethora of listeners worldwide.
Guitar distortion also raises the bar, going from clean tones to gritty and intense walls of sound. We really appreciate the track, which stands as evidence of the band’s fantastic style, able to travel freely from rock to pop, all with a kaleidoscopic livery. Active since 2011, The Manimals have always championed a certain flamboyancy, something that really resonates today with their proud queer aesthetic and eclectic stylings.
Delving over the inspiration behind the record, the band explains: “a power ballad that acts as a timed explosion: an introspection of one’s own worst tendencies that builds to a massive cathartic release as the song gives in to the overwhelming urge to regenerate.”
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