Fucked Up - "I Think I Might Be Weird"

Photo by Jeannine Kaufer

Fucked Up's upcoming album (the one written and recorded in a twenty four hour period) is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated releases of 2023. The latest single, "I Think I Might Be Weird," shows off what might become the album's sound: It's a more straightforward rock song that may even lean into pop a bit, except for singer Damian Abraham's vocals which are just pure hardcore. This should not work at all, but somehow the abrasiveness of the song fit perfectly with the melodies. There are even vocal harmonies going along in complete opposition to Abraham's vocals. "I Think I Might Be Weird" is this crazy blend of mid 90's mainstream alt-rock mixed with hardcore mixed with modern indie pop, and it's glorious.

Damian Abraham talks about his songwriting process for One Day:

“It almost felt like it might be the last time I’d ever get to record vocals for anything. What do I want to say to friends who aren’t here anymore? What do I want to say to myself? There was a lot of inner reflection going on, and after retreating into the fantasy world with Year of the Horse, this record is like we’re returning to real life.”

You can watch the video for "I Think I Might Be Weird" below. One Day is due out January 27 on Merge Records, and can be pre-ordered here. For more on Fucked Up, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

Fucked Up - I Think I Might Be Weird from Merge Records on Vimeo.

Thu. Jan. 26 - Calgary, AB @ Big Winter Classic - Broken City
Fri. Jan. 27 - Saskatoon, SK @ Winterruption - Louis’
Sat. Jan. 28 - Edmonton, AB @ Winterruption - Starlite Room
Thu. Mar. 9 - Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
Fri. Mar. 10 - Exeter, UK @ The Cavern
Sat. Mar. 11 - Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Sun. Mar. 12 - Sheffield, UK @ The Leadmill 2
Mon. Mar. 13 - Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
Tue. Mar. 14 - Glasgow, UK @ Room 2
Wed. Mar. 15 - Manchester, UK @ The Deaf Institute
Thu. Mar. 16 - Nottingham, UK @ Bodega Social Club
Fri. Mar. 17 - Brighton, UK @ Patterns
Sat. Mar. 18 - London, UK @ Lafayette
Thu. Apr. 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas
Fri. Apr. 28 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Made
Sun. Apr. 30 - Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Mon. May 1 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
Wed. May 3 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Thu. May 4 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hifi
Fri. May 5 - Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theater