LISTEN: Palaye Royale Releases Cover Of Tears For Fear’s Hit “MAD WORD”
LISTEN: Palaye Royale Releases Cover Of Tears For Fear’s Hit “MAD WORD”
It certainly is a mad, mad, mad, mad world after all
For nearly 40 years, Tears For Fears’ hit, “Mad World”, has been featured in countless movies, shows, and even a few commercials. Now, rock group Palaye Royale has just released their version of this timeless classic. In a world that’s facing a global pandemic, entire job industries are shut down and millions are still out of work, we are effectively living in the longest pre-apocalypse event to date – and with no zombies, so that’s a bummer. Despite the music industry nearly being shut down, artists have been getting creative to not only keep themselves and their crews afloat during this tough time but to also connect with fans on a deeper level than ever before.
With music being the biggest form of escape from this ridiculous world we inhabit, sometimes we want our chaotic reality reaffirmed verses denied. “Mad World” has always been beautifully eerie, yet Palaye Royale has managed to make take it to the next level of being a psychotic cover that’s enough to stun the voices in your head into silence. With a video that features an image of the world spinning on top of the hypnotic spiral, it’s enough to make your head spin. You behind to question the truth your eyes see – is the spinning intensity to the track or are you simply going mad?
Still riding the high of their May release of their third studio album, The Bastards, Palaye Royale has zero plans of slowing down. The record shattered expectations as it hit #1 on both the Alternative Albums and Rock Albums Charts, #4 on Independent Albums, and #12 on the Top 200 Alternative Chart. Their unique fashion sense draws inspiration from 70s and 80s classic and glam rock solidifying them as a true Rock ‘n Roll band of modern-day. The Bastards has become a notable elevation within Palaye Royale’s career – its rich in its lyricism yet lush in its overall presence, draped in vulnerability with moments of anger, the record becomes a solid addition to their discography that will be celebrated for years to come.
With the release of a highly successful third album, and now an incredible rendition of a cult classic single, Palaye Royale are reminding fans and critics alike that they aren’t just some ‘hype band’ that’ll will fad out faster than the latest diet trend. This magnificent musical trio will no doubt continue to impress throughout their career – not only in the music they release but in their live performances. If you’ve been sleeping on Palaye Royale, stop being a fool and wake up ya Bastard.
