Looking Glass War released the enjoyable ‘Where Neon Meets The Rain’ EP in 2023, introducing people to their blend of gothic rock, alternative sounds and dark pop-ish vibes. ‘See You In Hell, Liberty Bell’ marks a welcome return for the Boston band, and on this track, they sound more inspired than ever.

The first in a planned series of singles for 2024, this number shows off the more melodic side of the band. Despite opening with a pointed guitar riff that hints at an old school UK punk influence, the single quickly slides into a punchy, bass oriented goth-pop arrangement which sounds like something that would have suited Billy Idol circa 1987. Then, when the chorus hits, the band changes the mood yet again, introducing a few lighter influences from a melodic rock pool, which allows a great vocal – already far more restrained than on the previous EP – plenty of room to approach a very 90s sounding hook. With one of the band’s best vocals to date and a pleasingly bright guitar sound, this track has a solid core, but the way they use those elements to keep everything buoyant really makes the track.

Originally takes a back seat, but in terms of bringing all of this band’s enjoyable elements together, ‘…Liberty Bell’ does a near flawless job, and this track shows a huge leap forward for Looking Glass War in terms of both slickness and accessible hooks.

Take a listen below.