Oh, the red flags in dating during the treacherous times of 2021 - where damaged people try to couple over swipes and hope that past trauma won't interfere with yet another attempt at happiness. This sentiment is more than present in Lazarus Benson's new track "Monster." I have to say, I find this song incredibly timely - I can't say how many "warning signs" videos I've seen on YouTube, when discussions about wild hair/piercings/tattoos can all be used as a marker for someone who is, quite simply, "hurting" - and very likely to hurt others.
The song itself is quite enjoyable; it's expertly produced and Benson's voice is very pleasing/contemporary. Speaking of contemporary, "Monster," seems to occupy that grey space between singing and rapping - a kind of melodic flow, if you will. I also appreciate the fact that there is a poetic depth to the lyrics, especially "cause I wanted you, not the monster you hide," as if to say that we are not necessarily our actions - and there is a path to redemption for all of our troubled souls. Oh yeah, the artwork for the single is pretty cool with its Frankenstein homage.
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