Darkness By Design has long been a track I’ve savored during live JZ performances. I was aware that, initially, James had no plans to release it. Seeing it finally achieving the spotlight it’s deserved for nearly a full year now makes me excited and willing to contribute my thoughts.
The Joy Divsion/Depeche Mode influence is undeniable, almost seductive. Whilst James produces the vocals for the track, you’d never be able to hazard a guess at their true identity given the level of deep and hypnotic distortion. The bass riff crawls and squirms with the same angst as would a Pearl…











