AJR, Bummerland | Single Notez

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Bummerland,” by alternative pop brother collective, AJR. 

Single/Song/Track: “Bummerland”

Genre: Alternative, indie pop

¹ Lead Artist/Band: AJR

² Featured Guests: N/A

Songwriters: Adam Met, Jack Met, Ryan Met

Producers: Ryan Met

Album: OK ORCHESTRA (2021)

The Single Notez :

Big, sleek production work (Ryan Met) – biggest redeeming quality of “Bummerland”

The falsetto is pretty sweet; definitely ripe

It runs just three minutes and change in duration

The millennial songwriting aspect of AJR continues to be incredibly polarizing

Too corny for its own good, from the title to the tongue in cheek lyrics

While I’d argue production is a selling point, it’s also quite busy and perhaps too big at times

Memorable lyric:

“My friends always pay for my drinks
I can't afford no nice things
But I hope my bank account gets so low
Even zero
So next year
When I buy that first beer
I’ll be a goddamn hero.”

In Closing: So far, perhaps save for “Bang!”, I’d argue it’s truly “Bummerland” for AJR, who seem to be embracing the plight of the millennial more than usual on OK ORCHESTRA.  

AJR • OK ORCHESTRA • 3.26.21

[: AJR Productions / S-Curve]