‘TC TENET – Animals’ is a roaring, captivating alt-rock opus that thrills with its hard-hitting lyrics and smart, immersive rocking transitions. A must listen for the deep thinkers.
London-based artist, TC TENET, pours his heart and soul into ‘Animals’, taken from his latest album ‘Breakaway’. This feels like the soundtrack to an intense, soul-searching journey, where the realizations about the true nature of our species are becoming apparent. The track itself has a relentless, raw alt-rock energy. This is firmly established from the first notes, with assertive drum beats, hypnotic guitars, and an urgent question posed in TC TENET’s commanding voice – “Can you remember when you were young and green, Before you sank into reality?”
The guitars are a standout aspect of this track. It has a lively, energetic, and determined sound. Reminding us of the pure potential of this genre. Bring to mind some of the epic Led Zeppelin guitar intros and rhythms; this one feels right up there with the gods of rock.
The lyrics more than match the intensity of the instrumentation. It’s a rallying cry, a scathing criticism of the state of things, but always intending to set free the minds of the listeners. Urgently reminding us of what truly matters. TC TENET’s vocal delivery is refreshingly raw nd fiery. He emphasizes certain words and harmonizes brilliantly with the rapid momentum this track has.
Just when you think you’ve got this figured out, ‘TC TENET – Animals’ takes an intriguing turn at the halfway mark. It’s a darker, melancholic turn, where the basslines come on strong. The lyrics and the vocal delivery have changed in tone and intensity, too. It’s a fantastic transition, adding much depth and personality. It builds towards a chaotic, all-consumining crescendo, the track firing on all cylinders, TC screaming ‘My heart is raw meat, cause in the end, We’re all animals. I can’t do it,…..”.
‘TC TENET – Animals’ is surely one of the best alt-rock tracks of 2025. It has all the right elements, a killer rock personality, and delivers a powerful, cathartic listening experience.
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