Having followed Your Best Nightmare’s artistic journey in the past year or so, I am particularly bullish about her latest record, ‘Presents: A Simple Solution for Toxic Masculinity’. Yes, that’s a long name, but hear me out: it’s the kind of concept album that’s not around anymore these days. A strong lyrical manifest that provides the record with tons of context, making for a stream of music that’s meaningful and memorable.
Firmly placed in the contemporary cultural landscape, ‘Presents: A Simple Solution for Toxic Masculinity’ is a tale of gender-breaking, feminism-inspired fierceness, narrated through a particularly quirky lens; that being the horror-powered aesthetic that’s so very dear to Your Best Nightmare. As the American talent explains: “It explores the audacious theme of feeding toxically masculine figures to a vampire lover”.
Featuring eleven raw and nuanced pieces, the record develops over seemingly retro pop stylings, featuring temporary incursion in gentle punk and folk tones. The result is a mesmerizing album which places its main focus on Your Best Nightmare’s intoxicating storytelling, taking the listeners on a lyrical rollercoaster choke full of challenging and enlightening revelations.
Recommended! Discover ‘Presents: A Simple Solution for Toxic Masculinity’ on Spotify:
