![]() I guess it takes a video game tie-in to deliver the goods. These dramatic flourishes should be mainstays of The Boyz’ sound. Instead, Last Man Standing reaches its climax through a double whammy of electric guitar solo and standout rap verse. ![]() How cool would it have been to change the arrangement each time the chorus came around? I want to hear that melody underpinned by the full brunt of the instrumental. This hook is successful, but I was hoping it would vary as the song went on. Much of the production drops out to shine full spotlight on the vocal melody. A catchy pre-chorus brings us into the track’s choral centerpiece. The verses develop this energy, whether it’s via melody the first time or rap the second. It’s a rousing rallying cry, built on tense guitar, thundering beats and a general vibe of impending battle. That would be a shame, because it’s much more successful than any of the group’s past three singles.Īs a song designed to pump you up, Last Man Standing accomplishes its goal. As a collaboration with the TI League Of Legends team and DJ/producer Raiden, the track might pass some listeners by. Last Man Standing continues this pattern. There have been a number of missed opportunities – songs deserving of a bigger audience. Looking back over the past two years, The Boyz’ strongest material hasn’t been promoted as title tracks. ![]()
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