Opening like the perfect villain origin story song, Ali Henderson's "Emotional Vampire" has an electric energy that feels both magnetic and exhilarating. Contrasting cheeky lyrics with gritty, resonant guitar, this new release has an anthemic, rebellious quality.
"Emotional Vampire" plays as a bold, direct statement to people who feel entitled to your own energy. After isolating on and off for the past few years, energy exchanges seem to be more apparent for a lot of people. Whether it be going to parties, a bar or a date, the amount of energy needed to do these things is much easier to gauge now that we have the contrast of quarantine -- and sometimes spending that time with the wrong person can be unnecessarily draining. Ali Henderson's "Emotional Vampire" is highly relatable for this very reason, with lyrics like: "You suck the fun right out of me" and "If you weren't stuck beside me, I'd be the life of the party." Thankfully, Ali Henderson's way of getting this concept across is energetic rather than draining -- the exact opposite of the person she so clearly wants to get away from. Musically, "Emotional Vampire" has a strong driving force, starting with a deep, rumbling bass guitar line. The vocal processing matches the accompaniment well, maintaining the intoxicating vibe. All of the layered instruments blend incredibly well, adding intensity of the piece as well as texture. Overall, Ali Henderson's "Emotional Vampire" is empowering and energetically charged -- like the musical personification of stepping into your own power.
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