FINNEAS, Starf*cker | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 85th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2024), we highlight “Starfucker” performed by Academy and Grammy Award winner, FINNEAS. 

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 85^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2024), we break down “Starfucker” performed by FINNEAS.

FINNEAS (Finneas O’Connell) commences his 2024 album, For Cryin’ Out Loud! with a bang. “You starfucker, I loved you / Against my better judgment,” he sings in the chorus of “Starfucker”.  He continues singing, “In the evening, when you’re leaving / Your promises have lost their meaning / I was yours before you were cool.” Word.  The Academy and Grammy-Award-winning musician solely penned and produced “Starfucker.” It catches the ears for several reasons.

Reason number one: the song title. Any time an f-bomb is involved, the ears perk up. With “Starfucker” being the title, as well as appearing in each of the choruses, you can’t miss it. Also, for good measure, the potty-mouthed musician drops the bomb in the second verse:  “Cross the names off a list / Cartier around your wrist / I was such an optimist / But you’re a fucking narcissist.” Oh, snap! That fucking is added for emphasis! What’s FINNEAS’ point? This person whom he sings about, and we assume was attached to, intentionally sought sex and associations with stars or celebrities, including him. He legitimately liked her, but she was faking it for bragging rights and clout.  Sad.  FINNEAS sounds amazing despite his disappointment and disgust with this lowly starfucker.  The instrumental accompaniment is sweet, including piano, expressive strings, guitar, bass, and drums. “Starfucker” is a marvelous song by FINNEAS who somehow manages to be painfully underrated as a solo artist.

FINNEAS // For Cryin’ Out Loud!// OYOY, Inc. / Interscope // 2024

FINNEAS, Starfucker: Bangerz N Bopz No. 85 (2024) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OYOY, Inc. / Interscope; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]