Daughters
"The Reason They Hate Me" is a standout track by the American noise rock band Daughters, featured on their 2018 critically acclaimed album You Won't Get What You Want. The song is recognized for its abrasive sound, relentless energy, and unsettling lyrics, embodying the band's reputation for intense and experimental music.
Key Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Daughters |
| Album | You Won't Get What You Want (2018) |
| Track Number | 6 |
| Genre | Noise rock, industrial rock |
| Length | 4:19 |
| Label | Ipecac Recordings |
Musical Style & Features
- Instrumentation:
- Driven by angular, repetitive guitar riffs and a pounding, industrial-influenced rhythm section.
- Sharp, almost mechanical percussion and dissonant textures add to the song's anxious atmosphere.
- Vocals:
- Alexis Marshall delivers direct, antagonistic vocals that walk the line between spoken word and unhinged proclamation.
- The track’s refrain and verses confront alienation and antagonism, echoing modern anxieties.
- Production:
- The song features a dense, aggressive mix, contributing to its claustrophobic and urgent feel.
Lyrical Snapshot
Although the lyrics are pithy and confrontational—"Don't tell me how to do my job / You wanna know the reason they hate me?"—they tap into themes of defiance, suspicion, and personal resistance. This stance serves as both social commentary and personal exorcism, typical of the album’s tone.reddit.com
Reception & Legacy
- The track has been described as both atmospheric and dark, praised for balancing accessibility with the band’s notoriously challenging sound.reddit.com
- "The Reason They Hate Me" is often highlighted in reviews and fan discussions as one of the most immediate, impactful songs on You Won't Get What You Want.last.fm
- Its energetic live performances further solidified its status as a new classic in Daughters' catalog.
Listen
- Available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.open.spotify.com+3
- Official live videos and performances can be found on YouTube.
"The Reason They Hate Me" showcases Daughters' uncompromising style—blurring the lines between noise rock, industrial, and post-punk—while capturing the raw energy and existential tension that define their resurgence in the late 2010s.
