DESU TAEM – Why Not Just Get a Cat?
“Why Not Just Get a Cat?” begins with entertaining yet slightly dark lyrics, creating a humorous tension that mixes surprisingly well with the strong, groovy guitar chords. The contrast between the playful subject and the mass of the instruments gives the song a distinct personality, while the simple chorus makes the message easy to remember. The arrangement has a distinct early-2000s modern rock sound, with the guitars providing the most of the energy and the keyboards sitting further back in the mix. Although the production is somewhat muddy in sections, the synth layers offer warmth and assist to round out the overall sound. Another highlight is the guitar solo, which adds character to the arrangement and provides a refreshing instrumental moment. What makes the song so entertaining is how it uses humour without losing sight of its musical character. The lyrics raise the relatively basic concept of getting a cat to a surprisingly significant and amusing message, while the strong chords keep everything grounded in rock. “Why Not Just Get a Cat?” could sound even better with more clarity in the mix, but the mix of humour, groove, and heavy guitars is already engaging and distinctive.
