"'A Way Down' turns away from the late-period Rush atmospherics of their previous single, instead focusing on a dour and gothic atmosphere halfway between classic goth rock and grunge."
"Vocalist Ken Andrews takes on a Kurt Cobain-like drawl against Radiohead-adjacent art rock ambience in an emotionally powerful showing."
"'Musically speaking, 'A Way Down' is an homage to two bands who actually got me to pick up the guitar and try to write my own music: The Cure and Siouxsie & The Banshees, specifically their early 80s periods with albums like Juju and Pornography.'"
"The track continues the group's expansion of Failure's sound, showing an intriguing creative restlessness at a point in their career where other bands might play it safe."
'A Way Down' is the second single from Failure's upcoming album, Location Lost, releasing on April 24th. The song contrasts with their previous single, embracing a gothic and grunge sound. Vocalist Ken Andrews delivers an emotionally charged performance reminiscent of Kurt Cobain, moving away from the band's earlier space rock style. The track pays homage to The Cure and Siouxsie & The Banshees, reflecting the band's creative evolution. Failure is also set to embark on a North American tour to support the album.
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