Count Zero - "Overthinking"

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Count Zero are one of those Boston bands that just seemed to be everywhere. I always knew them by name, but I never crossed paths with them back in the day. Today, after a thirteen year break, they're back with a brand new single. Count Zero were always known as a band that didn't sound like anyone else in town, and "Overthinking" is a perfect refresher for all of us. The song is this avant garde version of alt-rock that is heavily pop based. It's a mix of late 90's alt-rock, pop, jam band, and glam rock. It's theatrical, and instantly compelling, and keeps the listener on their toes. It's the kind of song that makes you wonder why Count Zero didn't end up being absolutely huge since all the elements of megastardom are in a song like "Overthinking."

Peter Moore (vocals/guitar) says of the band's latest single:

“This is a song I started writing about someone close to me who was overthinking themselves into dark corners, but as I explored that I found it was me in that crawl space. Wouldn't it be lovely if we could only stress out about the things we needed to? Instead, we live in an age of anxiety, and humans evolved to use that anxiety as a motivator. ...We are predestined to overthink everything. Obviously we shouldn't, but let's love ourselves and accept this."

You can listen to "Overthinking" below. Thought So is due out November 8. If you're around that night, Count Zero will be playing a release show at Sonia in Cambridge with Lovina Falls and Singer Mali. For more on Count Zero, check out the band's website.

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