Becoming Someone Else by 4: A Raw Dive into Alternative Rock
Alright, so I stumbled across this little gem the other day—Becoming Someone Else by 4. It’s one of those albums that doesn’t scream for attention but kinda sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Released back in 2010 in Bulgaria (yeah, not your typical rock hotspot), this alt-rock record feels like a hidden basement show where everyone’s just vibing out. The label? Unknown (BG). Super mysterious, right? But honestly, that adds to the charm.
Let me break it down for ya. The album has eight tracks, and while they’re all solid, two really stuck with me: A War We Couldn't Win and Surviving A Car Crash.
First off, A War We Couldn't Win. Man, this track hits different. It starts slow, almost dreamy, then BAM—it slams you with these gritty guitar riffs that feel like someone’s dragging you through an emotional battlefield. The vocals are raw, not overproduced or anything, which makes it feel real. Like, REAL real. You can tell the band poured their guts into this one. Every time I hear it, I get this weird mix of sadness and adrenaline, like remembering a fight you knew you couldn’t win but gave everything anyway. Heavy stuff.
Then there’s Surviving A Car Crash. This song is wild. It’s chaotic in the best way possible, like the musical version of spinning out on ice and somehow walking away unscathed. The drums are pounding, the bassline is thick as hell, and the lyrics? They’re cryptic enough to make you think but straightforward enough to hit home. I dunno why, but every time I listen to it, I picture some late-night drive under flickering streetlights. Maybe it’s the energy or the urgency in the vocals—I’m not sure. Either way, it’s unforgettable.
The rest of the album keeps the vibe going strong. Tracks like III and Hands bring that moody introspection, while Overdriven cranks things up with its heavier edge. And let’s not forget Burden For My Head, which sounds like the kind of tune you’d blast after a rough day just to let it all out.
What’s cool about Becoming Someone Else is how unapologetically human it feels. There’s no shiny polish here, no big-budget tricks—just four guys pouring their souls into their music. It’s messy, imperfect, and totally relatable. Kinda like life itself, y’know?
So yeah, if you’re into alternative rock that doesn’t try too hard to impress but still manages to blow you away, give this album a spin. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, the band only made one album before disappearing into thin air. No clue what happened to them after that. Makes you wonder if they became someone else themselves… huh.
