The ever-impressive World Of “The Flat Nasty” never fails to surprise. The new release, “Take It That Way”, offers an extended, awesome introduction to calmly ease you into yet another overwhelmingly effective soundscape. As the track unfolds, in its own, carefully considered time, the rhythm and the energy storm forwards and the whole thing begins to take over.

The track is great, you can turn it up loud and completely fall into the experience with no concern for anything else. Structurally the band has put an incredible amount of thought into how things will grow, and how each moment will evolve into the next, and it’s brilliantly effective. The song is notably melodic, with an unforgettable hook, and there is enough of that heavy intensity to keep the energy high, yet also plenty of that softer, more revealing side to the music – those moments in which you get a little closer to the story, and you hear a little more of those vocal intricacies that are so unique to The Flat Nasty.

The way in which the guitar riffs and the leading melody contrast and compliment each other in this one works really well in creating this immense soundscape for listeners to lose themselves in. The bridge section brings more of the same, though an entirely new set of riffs, vocal power, and a classic rock solo. The elements are there for the crisp and full finish of a great rock track, and the passion and power in the performances are the perfect final touch. The accompanying video for “Take It That Way” allows fans to witness the band in full throttle performance mode, in a room adjacent to one with a theatrically dramatic fight taking place – pillows and all. The whole thing comes to a climax in a pretty memorable way and is perfectly in keeping with the concept of the song. Check it out below.

The music builds and falls away in a very minimal manner, enough so to keep things interesting. Each vocal part too, well placed and appropriately expressed as these changes occur – though not so much so that the very essence of rock and these overall vibes is lost. Far from it. The nostalgia is there for those who seek it, but everything else is new – the vocal delivery, the lyricism, the vocal tone; the new sense of character is likely to appeal to any number of listeners.