Continuing to release singles throughout 2018, Production/DJ duo The Chainsmokers return with the brief, enjoyable “Siren,” co-produced by Aazar.

 Seven words: “Here comes the sound of the sirens.” Once again, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall aka The Chainsmokers have returned with a new single, “Siren.” This go-round, Taggart handles all of the vocal duties himself, though it should be noted that Aazar serves as the record’s co-producer.

“Siren” is a brief record, clocking in under three-minutes.  Honestly, this is the perfect length for The Chainsmokers. Although “Siren” is short, it’s chocked-full of energy and intensity.  Furthermore, set in a minor key, “Siren” naturally has an edge about it, which bodes in its favor.  One of the collective’s strong suits is their production work.  “Siren” is no different, benefiting from excellent production featuring rhythmic synths during the verse, as well as the malicious, utterly angry, biting synths during the drop.  Following the intro, Taggart kicks off the vocals.  The results are effective.  Often, his pipes are criticized, but his performance works here.  Lyrically, he doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but that’s often the case with dance joints.  On the verse he sings:

“Three weeks down, but you’re on the mend

You swear that you’re free from the passenger seat

As we drive through the night, ‘til it starts again

You blame it on me ‘cause you’re three pills deep in…”

Again, it works, and we all know that it’s the ‘sound’ and ‘vibe’ of “Siren” that truly makes it successful.

Final Thoughts

Some are big The Chainsmokers enthusiasts, while others are no ‘Stans.’ I’m no ‘Stan,’ but, all in all, “Siren” is enjoyable, and there’s really nothing major to complain about it. Skeptics still are unlikely to be awe-inspired by Andrew Taggart’s role as the frontman, but he certainly doesn’t take any steps back. Electronic music isn’t changed by the arrival of this record either, but it’s successful overall.

The Chainsmokers • Sick Boy…Siren • Disruptor / Columbia • Release: 10.26.18

Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia