Today’s review features London’s Barry Allen, and his new single “We’re Here, we’re Queer”. The song first appeared on Barry Allen’s 2022 album Perhaps. This was a follow-up to his 2010 album Where The Heart Is. Mike Cliffe, a classically trained pianist, created all the music for this new single.
Allen says, “I began performing as a solo artist at open mic nights in Camden and Soho. I performed for Balcony TV in Camden. My songs have been played on BBC radio programmes in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.”
So let’s have a listen …
The song starts with a delicately played piano vamp. Shortly thereafter, Barry Allen joins in singing “It’s a boy!” First impressions, I’m not a huge fan of the voice. But, on the other ear, it is a very British voice, which I like. Eventually, strings join in as Allen says we all demand “an apology.” The song is written, lyrically, to be a gay anthem.
Eventually, the song moves to a higher plain, with strings, drums, and even the strum of an acoustic guitar to ramp up the energy of the track, which is moving along fairly slowly. Singing, in the final refrain, “We’re here, we’re Queer, we’re not going away.” A fine sentiment. I would love to hear this song with a female vocalist. In its present form, it reminds me a bit of an old Irish march.
SCORE/Good: Barry Allen delivers a gay power ballad with his new single “We’re Here, we’re Queer”. Lyrics of overcoming oppression on the journey to becoming your true self. Empowering. The music is majestic. Have a listen for yourself. Much love, Beth
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