Social Club Misfits Shine on Major Label Debut | Posted February 28, 2017
The Misadventures of Fern & Marty is the first Social Club full-album release on Capitol Records after being independent artists, and their fourth studio album overall. The fifteen songs include themes of marriage, family, the grace and love of God and plenty of fun. There are a number of special guests such as Andy Mineo. Unless otherwise noted the songs were produced by 42 North and Wit.
I really enjoyed this album. Below are a few comments about each of the songs:
Vibes Vibes Vibes – This song is written by 42 North, Wit, and the Social Club Misfits. It features a good beat right out of the box, with Fern and Aha Gazelle trading verses on this autobiographical track. It includes reference to their being signed to Capitol Records:
Now they say that we great
I just say that you late
Independent so long when the labels would call we thought it was fake
The song closes with a spoken word piece by about what it mean to be a misfit.
Pop Out Revenge – This song is produced by Amarl, and was the first single released from the album. It was written by Amarl and the Social Club Misfits and features some good beats. Amarl, Marty and Fern all take a turn at the lead vocals. Includes another reference to them being signed by Capitol.
Love 4 Real- This was the second radio single released. It was written by Wit, 42 North, Daramola and the Social Club Misfits. It’s a love song about dating, marriage and family. It has more of an easy-going vibe. Fern, Marty and Daramola share the lead vocals.
Who Else - This is a fun song that features Andy Mineo and includes lines like “Bout to make chubby fellas cool again” and “Come to your door like I’m Newman”. It was originally made for their Friends and Family Tour. It’s has a good beat throughout, and is my favorite track on the album, reminding me of the excellent collaboration Marty had with Mineo on “Paisano’s Wylin” from the latter’s Neverland EP. The track is produced by 42 North and written by Mineo and the Social Club Misfits.
Different People ft. Tree Giants - This is a more serious song about relationships, the cost of love, and what it looks like to maintain a healthy relationship, appreciating what you have. It is written by 42 North, Wit and the Social Club Misfits. It features Tree Giants, who share lead vocals with Marty and Fern. It’s a slower song with a heavy beat.
Maybe – This song features Chris Baston, who shares lead vocals with Marty and Fern. It was written by 42 North, Wit, Chris Baston and the Social Club Misfits. This song features a slower groove and some autobiographical lyrics:
Wish that I could go and just reverse time
And right wrongs in the worst times
But it's over now, just verse rhymes
Just pour out what I went through
In the hopes that y'all won't get caught up
In the same things I got into
How Good – This songs was produced by Ruslan and written by the Social Club Misfits. This is a song about sharing the love of God with others because they have struggles as well. The song has a great beat, and a hook that you won’t be able to get out of your head.
A Song For Cami – This song was written by 42 North, Wit and the Social Club Misfits. It encourages hard work and was written for Fern’s five-year old daughter. Fern handles the vocals. I liked the quick drum beat and keys. Fern sings that whenever he’s not around they don't have to worry about him.
One With The New Yorkers – This song features Amari and Wordsplayed. It was written by Wordsplayed, Amari and the Social Club Misfits. Wordsplayed, Amari and Marty, all of whom have lived in New York City at one time, share the vocals. The idea behind the song is that people lie. We put our best foot forward. On social media we make people think that we are better than we are, but it’s a lie. “I think they live for the ‘likes’”. It opens with piano, and has a slow groove with a heavy beat.
Usual Suspects – This song features Willow Stephens, who shares the lead vocals with Fern and Marty. It is written by Willow Stephens and the Social Club Misfits. It open with Stephen’s sweet, haunting vocals before going into a rap by Fern. Fern and Marty have said that this can be a life song that gets you pumped up or it can be for a movie trailer.
Time 4 That – This song is written by the Social Club Misfits and is about their love stories. It opens with piano before going into an easy going vibe with Marty and Fern trading vocals.
Social SZN – This song is produced by Black Knight and written by Black Knight and the Social Club Misfits. Marty and Vern trade vocals on this energetic track. “I’m about to level up”. The song features a good beat and synths that sound like horns.
Wayyyyy Back – This song is produced by Ray Rock. It opens with an organ sound, and features a relaxed beat that looks back on their lives when it was much simpler.
I remember days when we used to play back when
Everything was simple, I just wanna go back and
I know the times have changed, but I wish that they all would just stay the same
Misfit Anthem – This song features Riley Clemmons, who shares vocals with Fern and Marty. The song is written by Clemmons and the Social Club Misfits. The hook samples the hymn “Amazing Grace” by John Newton, and the song is about the grace of God in the lives of the Social Club Misfits.
Extra Wavy – This bonus track is written and produced by the Social Club Misfits. It opens with Marty stating “This song is loud and offensive”. It’s a fun song with a catchy hook:
They ask us how we do it
Ask us how we do it, woo!
Misfit gang gang
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