Isaac Dunbar, Isaac’s Insects | Track Review 🎵

Impressive teen alt-pop musician Isaac Dunbar impresses on his ‘creepy crawler’ infested single, “Isaac’s Insects.”

Question: “Why are all of Isaac’s Insects insane? / Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain.” Good and quite intriguing question, by all means – thought provoking! Alternative pop musician Isaac Dunbar may be young, but he’s an incredibly talented individual.  Dunbar first came onto my radar while assembling the playlist, 15 Marvelous Songs About Women.  His contribution? Why “Woman on the Hills” from his 2019 project, balloons don’t float here.  He wrote and produced the song, much like he writes and produces the uniquely titled song at hand, “Isaac’s Insects.”  

Apparently, the ‘insects’ know too much about Isaac Dunbar, something he emphasizes throughout the course of the song.  From the onset of this minor key cut, he sings, on the first verse, “Insects know my secret life / They on my walls only at night / To judge me / Oh, how they judge me.” On the second verse, the ‘creepy crawlers’ are even worse: “Insects wish the worst for me / And they befriend my enemy / And it shocks me / Oh, how it shocks me.” Sigh, as much as Dunbar tries to rid of them, they simply won’t go away, best exemplified by the crowning achievement, the chorus:

“Stomp on them, they’ll come right back
This time they’re back with more times ten
I’ve had enough of beady eyes
And men in black who know my lies…”

The lyrics are quite compelling.  Obviously, Isaac Dunbar isn’t talking about literal insects, but fans who go to the absolute extreme.  Beyond the theme, though, what about the vocals? Dunbar sounds fantastic, whether he’s singing in harmony, falsetto, or even dabbling in some autotune/pitch shift.  The backdrop is also pretty sweet, with the synths and the infectious, if enigmatic groove.

Final Thoughts 

Don’t ever underestimate the young. Isaac Dunbar is a teenager, but to reiterate, he’s an extremely talented one.  “Isaac’s Insects” shines from an initial listen, finding this ambitious artist crafting his own unique sound.  Isn’t that the epitome of innovative spirit? If you haven’t checked him out yet, totally get in on the action with the unique “Isaac’s Insects.”

Isaac Dunbar • “Isaac’s Insects” – Single • RCA • Release: 1.24.20

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