• Drama

Headbase - It Must Be Hard To Be A God

From the opening seconds of Headbase's "It Must Be Hard To Be A God", the track locks into a slick groove with funky bass lines that make you feel like you're in a crowded dance floor. It's rhythm sneaks up on you and catches you off guard.  The beat is energetic, even when the vocals turn softer. Headbase plays with tension very well. The falsetto vocals are crazy. They give the track a polished but emotional edge without sounding overdone. The synth work deserves a lot of credit too. The hazy retro-pop energy feels inspired by bands like Depeche Mode. The production sounds modern but laced with nostalgia.  The song eventually becomes more experimental. The electronics become foggier and abstract. It is one of the strongest parts of the song because it makes it more unpredictable. Then the strings arrive near the end and push everything into a dramatic finish. This song can easily fit into a film like Blade Runner during one of its neon-lit city sequences. Read More

• 2026
• 4 min
• 8.5