Metal/Review Awaiting Abigail - Falling Under

Formed in 2024 when Abigail Hill joined the project, “Awaiting Abigail” is, in part, a reunion of three high school classmates that were in bands together in the mid to late 90s: Heather, James, and Laurie. Together, they were most associated with the band Lost Reality until 2000.

"Falling Under," the song from Awaiting Abigail's December 2024 EP “Bad Mind,” explores the tumultuous depths of a controlling and toxic relationship. The song offers a potent examination of suffering, treachery, and resiliency by fusing post-grunge instrumentation with intensely dark emotional content.

A striking contrast to the subsequent raw ferocity is created by the song's eerily heavenly opening. Abby, the lead vocalist, delivers each line with genuine power and tenderness as her voice flutters through catchy verses and uplifting choruses. Her rendition pulls listeners into the story's emotional upheaval by embodying the song's tension and anguish.

With its combination of distorted guitars, melancholic basslines, and aggressive drumming, "Falling Under" embodies post-grunge musically in a way that is both ethereal and heavy. With calm periods of reflection interspersed with ferocious crescendos, the instrumentation heightens the emotional stakes. This equilibrium captures the pull and pull of a poisonous relationship and reflects the song's topic.

"Falling Under" is a highlight song in Awaiting Abigail's career because of their amazing ability to combine evocative sound with lyrical narrative. As “Bad Mind's” single, it sets a high standard for the remainder of the EP, guaranteeing a selection of tracks that are both musically and emotionally captivating.

"Falling Under," which highlights Awaiting Abigail's development and creative depth, is a must-listen for lovers of emotionally raw, post-grunge music with a dark, contemplative edge.