Music Review: Animotion "I Engineer"
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I Engineer
Album: Strange Behaviour
Year: 1986
Bill Wadhams and Astrid Plane fight to have control over the other in the numbing "I Engineer."
Domineering synths open the single, setting a militant tone. In the chorus, both say they won't depend on the other. They will scheme and manipulate to get the upper hand in the relationship. They vow the other will take the fall. They believe they both get the other to do what they want.
A bossy drum solo follows.
In the first verse, Wadhams says she's transparent. They don't really have a relationship. She tries not to upset him. Plane wonders what he's peeved about. Wadhams says she stresses him out. They are both tired of forcing the other to do what they want.They say they are finished.
The chorus is sung again.
Another bossy drum solo follows.
In the second verse, Wadhams says he'll drive off that day without a second thought. Both know they would either survive or wither alone. Plane says that being single will allow her to slow down. Wadhams says that once he loses her, he will get his life back again. They both agree it's for the best. Wadhams attempts to leave, but is stopped by Plane.
The chorus is sung again.
A dark synth solo segues to the bridge. In the bridge, the latter half of the second verse is sung again.
The chorus is sung twice to end the single.
The power struggle in "I Engineer" repeats the formula of "Obsession" but with some slight changes. First, they don't trade verses as much. It's also about another creepy relationship. Except this time, its the woman that is in control. However, the mind game aspect of it falls flat. Plane is an overbearing girlfriend. Bill Wadhams is a scared guy and wants out. There isn't a story nor a dynamic hook to lure listeners.
The synths are frozen and tame. They don't do much. The arrangement is there, but it doesn't provide any suspense.
"I Engineer" is a poor rewrite of their hit single.
Album: Strange Behaviour
Year: 1986
Bill Wadhams and Astrid Plane fight to have control over the other in the numbing "I Engineer."
Domineering synths open the single, setting a militant tone. In the chorus, both say they won't depend on the other. They will scheme and manipulate to get the upper hand in the relationship. They vow the other will take the fall. They believe they both get the other to do what they want.
"Don’t count on me/I engineer/On every move we make from here/I'll take the lead/You take the pain/You see I engineer/This game."
A bossy drum solo follows.
In the first verse, Wadhams says she's transparent. They don't really have a relationship. She tries not to upset him. Plane wonders what he's peeved about. Wadhams says she stresses him out. They are both tired of forcing the other to do what they want.They say they are finished.
"Who do you think you fool/When you talk about us/Why do you walk on glass/When you know it cuts/There must be a reason why/You put my life in overdrive/I'm up to here with push and shove/From here on in/I've had enough."
The chorus is sung again.
Another bossy drum solo follows.
In the second verse, Wadhams says he'll drive off that day without a second thought. Both know they would either survive or wither alone. Plane says that being single will allow her to slow down. Wadhams says that once he loses her, he will get his life back again. They both agree it's for the best. Wadhams attempts to leave, but is stopped by Plane.
"I'll leave it all behind/In a cloud of dust
There's an even chance/I'll shine or rust/On my own I've got the time/Oh there's a light ahead at the end of the line/Seeing you leaves me no doubt/I'll take the wheel/From here on out."
The chorus is sung again.
A dark synth solo segues to the bridge. In the bridge, the latter half of the second verse is sung again.
"On my own I've got the time...from here on out."
The chorus is sung twice to end the single.
The power struggle in "I Engineer" repeats the formula of "Obsession" but with some slight changes. First, they don't trade verses as much. It's also about another creepy relationship. Except this time, its the woman that is in control. However, the mind game aspect of it falls flat. Plane is an overbearing girlfriend. Bill Wadhams is a scared guy and wants out. There isn't a story nor a dynamic hook to lure listeners.
The synths are frozen and tame. They don't do much. The arrangement is there, but it doesn't provide any suspense.
"I Engineer" is a poor rewrite of their hit single.