Slated for a proper release by Caroline Records in 2001, it was pulled after Danzig and another original member made several complaints. As the blueprint for the band’s career, the band cannibalized it for singles and half of what became their official debut. The story of 12 Hits From Hell is one of betrayal, ego, resentment, and inspiration. The second attempt, 1980’s 12 Hits From Hell, was shelved by the band, even though all of the band’s visual, lyrical, and musical elements were already in place. The first was recorded before the group’s direction and personnel had gelled, to the extent that the latter was ever going to happen. Walk Among Us was actually the Misfit’s third attempt at a debut album. With 13 songs clocking in at a total of 25 minutes, it’s punk through-and-through: no time is wasted on bridges and guitar solos. “Skulls” appears on Walk Among Us, one of only two full-length albums released by the Misfits during those first five years, and the album is generally considered a classic. The original incarnation of the band, which lasted from 1977 to 1983, helped establish the “horror punk” genre. The music suits a mosh pit as much as a Spotify Halloween playlist. “Demon I am and face I peel,” songwriter and frontman Glenn Danzig sings.Īs punk rock music with B-movie horror film lyrics, the Misfits are immediately understandable. Their 1982 song “ Skulls ” has everything that defined them: the breakneck tempo, blocky rhythm chords, and the cartoon monster lyric. The Misfits have carved a niche in punk rock history. Retrieved November 30, 2019.Tom Maxwell | Longreads | April 2020 | 10 minutes (2,607 words) ↑ "Ava Max Breaks Down The Meaning Of 'So Am I'".↑ "So Am I (Zane Lowe Remix) – Single".↑ "So Am I (Martin Jensen Remix) – Single".↑ "So Am I (Steve Void Dance Remix) – Single".↑ "So Am I (Toby Green Remix) – Single".↑ "So Am I (Analog Acoustic) - Single".↑ "So Am I (Majestic Remix) – Single"."Ava Max and NCT 127's 'So Am I' Remix is an Irresistible Misfit Anthem". "Review: Ava Max releases refreshing 'So Am I' pop single". "Watch Ava Max's Video for Uplifting Anthem 'So Am I'". "Ava Max anuncia nuevo tema tras 'Sweet but psycho'" (in Spanish). ↑ Zavala, Cristina (February 20, 2019).Retrieved November 30, 2019 – via Twitter. ↑ "I want YOUR help to spread this message for my next single #SoAmI Everybody is different and everybody is unique."Ava Max Teams Up With NCT 127 On 'So Am I' Remix". Ava had an interview with Genius, in which she explained the meaning of the lyrics.It features Max walking through a high school hallway, as well as dancing in a cafeteria and a school detention room. The music video, directed by Isaac Rentz, was also released on March 7. Walkin' Killer Queen, gotta keep 'em guessin' Oh so, dressed so fancy like Sid and Nancy (Yeah) 'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I) So let me tell you 'bout my little secret So why you tryna be just like the neighborhood? You feel her eyes all over you like cheap perfume 'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I-I-I-I-I)Ĭan you hear the whispers all across the room? With the NCT 127 Remix, Madeline Roth of MTV News praised the guest appearance of NCT 127, stating that "they lend more empowering, feel-good vibes with a fresh verse about appreciating someone who owns their originality." Track listingĮverything inside you is dark and twisted Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal described her vocals on the song as "crisp, soothing and expressive", as well as praising the song's production which has "infectious hooks and a catchy beat to it that will inspire listeners to get up and dance along." He concluded by comparing the song's "message of hope and optimism" to her previous single "Sweet but Psycho". Critical receptionīillboard called the song a "bouncy, pop-heavy anthem" with lyrics about "navigating your adolescent years". Max teased the song on Twitter for several weeks, calling on fans to share pictures of themselves to "show the world what makes you different" using the hashtag #SoAmI. Whenever I’m feeling down, I remind myself that my flaws make me perfect, because in reality there is no perfect." Promotion It’s about loving yourself, being different, being an outcast and not fitting in the format that society wants to put us in - just celebrating what really makes you different.
In an interview with Billboardwriter Michael Silver, Max stated that the song is about "what makes people unique and different from each other.