Melodic hard-core quartet Four Year Strong have been through some internal struggles this year, but the Massachusetts band emerges roughly intact on their latest song, "Just Drive," the lead single from their upcoming fourth album, In Some Way, Shape, or Form.
Earlier this year, Josh Lyford, the band's synth guru since 2006, departed after the group chose to eschew synthesizers in favor of a leaner, more guitar-driven sound. "Just Drive" is the latest realization of the band's new sound, as crunchy guitars and punishing drums counterbalance melodic vocal harmonies.
"'Just Drive' is about being on the brink of disaster, and just saying 'F*** it' and living your life like there’s no tomorrow," lead singer Dan O'Connor told Revolver. "We’ve all been in situations where it feels like everything is collapsing around you, and this song is about knowingly not giving a s*** and realizing you're in control of your own life." We can't argue with that.
In Some Way, Shape, or Form is out Nov. 8 on Decaydance/Universal Motown.
+ Listen to Four Year Strong's "Just Drive."