Mommyheads has just dropped their new video and single titled ‘The Beast is Back’ from their upcoming album ‘No Quietus’, releasing this Friday.
A suave and smooth take on society and class structure with a memorable hook and slow burn type of musical style, Mommyheads gives a perfect glimpse at what is to come, not just with their album, but with society. The spotlight they have shining on our class system is as daunting as it is damaging. The first thing I thought of when contemplating the lyrics is how, at least in The United States, the first thing we ask when meeting someone new is ‘What do you do for a living?’. This is how we define each other for the rest of the time we know them. We all do it, to an extent. And what else I realize just now is that money and status have absolutely no bearing or influence on the character of the person. Being decent can be found in the richest of the rich and the poorest of the poor. And, with the issue of the possibility of the non payment of everyone’s SNAP benefits (those outside of the U.S. need to look this up), to argue for and against people going hungry is something that should never be argued, but it becomes the argument when some people defend their status of superiority.
Having said that, this is a song with style and substance that transcends time and cuts to the bone of the matter in a way that is both memorable and inspiring.
The band has this to say about the track: “The Beast is Back” video is our way of holding up a mirror to society and showing its two faces. Every class system has its rungs, and one side can’t exist without the other. The verses highlight the everyday workers—the ones driving our buses, mopping our floors, and policing our streets—while the chorus flips the lens to the other side: politicians, CEOs, and the so-called robber barons.”
“The takeaway? Even though one side might convince you the other is untouchable or disposable, the truth is we’re all pressing against the same glass. And if you look closely, the reflection staring back is often that of a Beast.”
About Mommyheads & ‘No Quietus’
‘No Quietus’, Latin for “No Death,” sets the stage for a record that doesn’t lean on cliché character narratives or overblown rock operatics, yet carries a unifying theme that pulses through every rhythm and strum. Death is the unlikely protagonist of this sonic journey—though the music is far more inviting than one might expect. At its heart, ‘No Quietus’ shows how deceptively simple songs can be both captivating and endlessly listenable: subtly mind-bending, yet irresistibly hummable in true Mommyheads fashion.
The album is a vibrant, genre-blending collage that feels both timeless and urgent. “Triumph and Crash” barrels in like an epic funeral march, reflecting on empire’s collapse through the eyes of a fly. In “Black Veins,” the frailty of the narrator comes into sharp relief: “Take these black veins and turn them blue, I gave all my oxygen to you”—a piercing observation of the co-dependency woven into love. The title track marks a turning point, as the protagonist faces the possible loss of the most important person in his life. “Always Reaching” contrasts philosophical lyrics with danceable energy, perfectly balanced within its 4:40 runtime. Side one closes on a lush, late-’70s Bee Gees-inspired groove, inviting us to imagine how religion fit’s into this sweeping story.
Side Two deepens the meditation with songs like “Finally Free,” “Strong,” and “It’s Only Life.” Here, the band confronts the universal struggle with mortality, offering a musical document that examines death from many angles—society, loved ones, ego, relationships, faith, and personal identity. Much like a prizefighter probing for weakness, ‘No Quietus’ explores each facet with precision and compassion.
Paradoxically, this record about death may be the Mommyheads’ most hopeful work yet. In their long and fruitful career, they’ve never made an album about life’s end feel so alive.
‘No Quietus’ Tracklist
- Triumph and Crash
- Black Veins
- No Quietus
- I’m your Apocalypse
- Always Reaching
- RaceCar Brain
- The Beast is Back
- Finally Free
- Strong
- It’s Only Life
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