"GOD'S NO HELP" Review by itsindie.co.uk

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Defined By "God's No Help"

Defined By, the torchbearers of classic British guitar-driven tracks with a real working-class vibe, unleash their second studio release, "God's No Help." Following the trail of their debut, 'Live for The Weekend,' this track is a sonic journey crafted under the skilled hands of Sugar House Music, known for their work with 'The Lilacs,' 'Venus Girls,' 'Corella,' 'The Ks,' and 'Viola Beach.' Masterfully mastered by Pete Maher (David Bowie, Sam Fender, Liam Gallagher), "God's No Help" is a dark and compelling anthem.

The opening chords set the tone, drawing listeners into a concrete trench where an old man shares the tales he's witnessed. The habitual traits in council estates, raising their ugly heads, become headlines that echo in the gritty reality Defined By paints. The lyrics become a vivid brushstroke on the canvas of working-class experiences, capturing the essence of life in the concrete jungle.

A driving drumbeat becomes the heartbeat of the song, propelling it through the pre-chorus and laying the foundations for a chorus that looms large. The opening line of the chorus, "We go dancing with the devil coz God’s no help," crashes in, encapsulating the track's real and relatable feel. It's an anthem of rebellion, a rebellion against the challenges and struggles faced in the concrete trenches of life.

The driving rhythms, strong descriptive lyrics, and ear-catching melodies are wrapped in a British working-class vibe that permeates every note. "God's No Help" becomes a rallying cry, a musical testament to resilience and a refusal to succumb to the trials of life.

On the subject of life, my "procedure" was getting off to a rather shaky start. Steven, wielding a rusty scalpel and with a sinister look in his eyes seemed to have developed a very shaky hand and proceeded to take a sneaky drink from his hip flask. The rest of the theatre staff seemed uninterested, with one of the nurses filing her nails in the corner and another applying her lipstick and dancing around the room with the anaesthetist, clearly finding the sound of Defined By's latest song something of an aphrodisiac. I'm not sure that was the intention when the song was written.

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