Heavy Riffs and Sour Rejections: Illegal Mind Releases New Single “Foo!”
In their latest single, Illegal Mind turns their sardonic humor toward the world of craft beer. Titled “Foo!”, this track takes a swing at the growing trend of sour beers like lambics and goses, which have polarized beer lovers across the globe. The song’s protagonist is based on a real-life craft beer aficionado, Yana Osin, who happens to be a close friend and travel buddy of Maxx, the creative force behind the band. Yana, like many craft beer enthusiasts, has a deep love for stouts and IPAs but can’t stand the taste of sours. “Foo!” is both a humorous homage to her strong opinions and a playful critique of the craft beer scene’s obsession with these peculiar brews.
The lyrics take listeners through a comical journey of disappointment as the character reluctantly tries lambics and goses, only to be met with disgust. With lines like “Smelled like a horse’s barn, I thought, ‘What is this?'” and “I think I’d rather chew a shoe!”, Illegal Mind blends their signature post-apocalyptic, rebellious tone with lighthearted jabs at the world of funky sour ales. The track doesn’t just poke fun at the beer itself but also the culture that surrounds it, mocking the acquired taste that some claim to love. The repeated cry of “Foo! How can you drink this stuff?” becomes a central motif in the song, hammering home the character’s disbelief.
Musically, “Foo!” maintains the band’s heavy, alternative metal sound, but it incorporates a punk rock spirit to match the lyrical sarcasm. The song is fast-paced, with punchy riffs and an anthemic chorus that’s impossible not to shout along to. The chant of “Foo!” serves as both a battle cry and an exasperated rejection of the sour beer trend, making it clear where the character’s—and by extension, the band’s—loyalties lie: with the rich, robust flavors of stouts and IPAs.
For Maxx and Illegal Mind, “Foo!” is more than just a funny take on beer culture. It’s a tribute to Yana Osin, a person who shares their passion for beer and music, and who’s unafraid to speak her mind. Special recognition goes to Dmitry Voyevodin, the top contributor and lyrics author, who helped shape the song into what it is today. Dmitry, also a craft beer enthusiast, played a key role in crafting the song’s lyrical content. The song reflects the friendship and shared adventures between Maxx, Yana, and Dmitry, giving fans an inside look into the personal relationships that fuel the band’s creativity. With “Foo!” being both a personal dedication and a humorous anthem, it’s a refreshing take on the alternative metal genre—one that’s sure to leave fans raising their own glasses in agreement.
“Foo!”: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/3zwiCUuHzMuHR8I11PQ4kD
