Rock/Review Lazywall - L3ado Lbared
Lazywall are a Moroccan rock trio whose oriental alt rock hybrid is a tagine of traditional Arabic time signatures and instruments and powerful altrock. Singing in Arabic, the band covers topics like climate change, social injustice, integration, and corruption with a visceral intensity that removes language barriers and unites cultures. The band was formed in England by brothers Nao, Youssef, and Monz.
Lazywall's “L3ado Lbared,” which combines hard rock with a biting social commentary, is an honest, provocative examination of contemporary addiction. The Moroccan band adopts a daring approach, portraying addiction as a parasitic force that isolates its victim from the outside world and feeds off them like a zombie. The title of the song, alludes to the numbing hold of reliance, whether it is on drugs or contemporary digital escape.
With its powerful riffs, strong lyrics, and an unrelenting rhythm section that reflects the crushing cycle of addiction, “L3ado Lbared” is a powerful musical force. Lazywall's distinctive blend of alternative rock and traditional Moroccan components produces a soundscape that is both firmly anchored in cultural identity and seems modern. The song's central conflict—seeking comfort in the very structures that sustain dependency—is echoed in the tension between modernity and tradition.
Social networks are scathingly criticized in the lyrics as a "treatment" that has turned into an addiction. In today's hyperconnected world, the song's statement on how technology, which is supposed to unite us, can instead separate and control us is especially poignant. It serves as a terrifying reminder of how contradictory our coping strategies are.
More than merely a rock tune, “L3ado Lbared” is a challenge to consider the barriers we erect around ourselves in an attempt to find solace. Lazywall's unreserved talent is evident in this potent hymn, which is both unnerving and therapeutic, prompting listeners to reflect on their own struggles with freedom and control.