A flamboyant and electrifying comeback...
19 · 03 · 2025
Through two dynamic studio albums, Yungblud has reshaped alternative culture in his own makeup-laden style, achieving remarkable success along the way. Following the 2022 release of 'YUNGBLUD', he hosted his own festival at the massive National Bowl in Milton Keynes, continually exploring avenues beyond the conventional limits of the industry. Amid the accolades, the glamour, and the unending stream of gold records, one question lingered: what’s next?
Having reached the peak, Yungblud's latest single deliberately chooses to transcend this ceiling. Monumental in both size and ambition, ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ represents a rock extravaganza, with Yungblud striving to express his authentic self. Returning to his rock origins, it is an ambitious piece that spans nine minutes and six seconds, filled with audacity.
All the influences are present. The essence of The Who’s ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ resonates softly, coupled with the formidable energy of AC/DC at their most electrifying; sprinkle in some Queen classics and you essentially unveil the secret to his creative process.
However, central to this is Yungblud’s readiness to embrace success. In a time when many young artists tend to retreat, he is boldly in the spotlight.
So, what does this signify? On one side, the Doncaster native is realizing his aspirations, with a press release declaring: “Rock music is in my DNA…”
It's easy for observers to interpret this as a deliberate challenge to the American market, deeply diving into extravagance as a strategy to fully break through the barriers of the Billboard charts. Alternatively, it could be a more intimate endeavor – a way to live out his own narrative in his 27th year of life.
As a hyperbolic encapsulation of rock ‘n’ roll clichés, ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ is an immense explosion of guitar chaos. “One step into heaven / but first you’re going to hell and back…”
Our rating? 6.66/10.
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Over the course of two dynamic studio albums, Yungblud has redefined alternative culture in his own mascara-laden style, achieving unprecedented success along the way. 2022