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The anonymous collective known as OpCritical is back, and they are holding a mirror up to a fractured nation. Their third single, Not My America, released on March 20, 2026, is a blistering critique of the “Divided States of America.” Over a runtime of three minutes and twenty-two seconds, the band uses driving rock beats and screaming guitar solos to dismantle the normalization of cruelty and indifference.
A focus on the lyrics, the track employs powerful anaphora, with the recurring phrase “I was raised to be proud” serving as a haunting reminder of lost ideals. OpCritical contrasts this upbringing with a modern reality where leaders exhibit the worst human tendencies. As they shift from being raised to love everyone to facing a “stup*d coalition” that promotes a racist nation, the desperation for honesty becomes a visceral chant: “Gimme, gimme, gimme, you gotta have some truth.”
The accompanying music video is a stroke of cinematic genius, blending Hollywood-style explosions with a retro gaming aesthetic inspired by Road Rash. This no-rules motorcycle racing serves as a perfect metaphor for a political environment where opponents are struck down without consequence. However, the video offers a sobering warning as the car eventually careens off a cliff. OpCritical makes it clear that they will continue to release protest music as long as these dangers persist. By challenging the lies of “Uncle Sam” and the “government spinners,” the band hopes to provoke a shift toward genuine acceptance and the true American Dream.
