SINGLE REVIEW: GAL.ny - iwantmyhoodieback
'iwantmyhoodieback' by GAL.ny tackles a surprisingly relatable theme—the universal attachment to a lost hoodie. At just over a minute and a half long, this whirlwind track crams an incredible amount into its brief runtime, taking listeners on a chaotic and unexpectedly cohesive journey through a kaleidoscope of genres.
The track opens with an RnB-inspired intro, featuring intricately autotuned vocals that give off a youthful, almost adolescent feel. Admittedly, it’s a polarising start—I nearly hit skip, assuming it wasn’t for me. But just as quickly, it pivots into high-energy pop-punk territory, bursting with catchy hooks and a contagious drive. Before you know it, the sound thickens into doom-laden riffs, paired with howling metalcore snarls that amplify the intensity.
As if that wasn’t enough, the band rounds things off with a fleeting moment of dreamy improvisation, offering a surprising sense of calm to close the track. It’s astonishing how GAL.ny manages to weave together such disparate influences—R&B, pop punk, doom, metalcore, and more—into a chaotic yet strangely satisfying genre soup.
'iwantmyhoodieback' is bold, unfiltered, and packed with unexpected twists. It’s not just a song—it’s a hyper-condensed, multi-genre experience that leaves you curious about what this band will come up with next.
