OpCritical remains a compelling mystery in the current musical scene, opting to let their message outshine their identities. This anonymity serves a larger purpose as they champion a collective American struggle, transforming their art into a high-stakes call to action. Following their previous release, Not Alone, the band continues to document societal fractures with their latest single, USA.
The track is a 3-minute and 40-second sonic odyssey that refuses to settle into a single lane. It seamlessly pivots from the grit of rock to the heavy bass of trap and the raw energy of punk, all while being anchored by a hauntingly beautiful Arabic melody delivered by a guest female vocalist. This musical fluidity mirrors the chaotic state of the nation. The accompanying music video on YouTube reinforces this, using a relentless montage of American graphics and slogans to highlight the pandemonium we navigate daily.
The lyrics serve as a blunt instrument against apathy, with the band questioning the very fabric of our current reality:
We’re living in a cr*zy place, don’t like what I see, what a disgrace. Black is white, up is down, it’s all in my face. What is with it in the USA, should I should I should I leave or stay? What is with it in the USA, there has gotta be a better way.
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The urgency is felt in lines like “Now when I look around, nothing is the same, all the fires burn, sky is gray,” capturing the disorientation of a post-truth era. By merging diverse genres and perspectives, the band creates a vibe that cures boredom while fueling a necessary fire. As long as injustice persists, OpCritical promises to keep the cameras rolling and the microphones live, reminding us that while the sky may be dark, we “gotta gotta say it, say it right now.“
