This Movie Sucks
Artist: Durry
Genre: Alternative, punk, Rock
Record Label: Big Pip Records
Release Date: 27 June 2025
Durry is back with their sophomore album ‘This Movie Sucks’ set to release on 27th June 2025. The sibling duo, who formed in 2020 and gained a larger fanbase through their viral success ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ have returned. Known for their alternative, indie rock and DIY roots, ‘This Movie Sucks’ is an album made up of poignant and playful tracks, rich tones and the same relatable lyrics that you’re easily caught up in. This second album has Durry’s signature sound but is more refined and sees them tackle reflective topics that highlight their growth. A journey of emotions through a playful exploration of negativity on the internet, feeling stuck, navigating life, painful reality with a sense of humour, grief and loss are all awaiting you in ‘This Movie Sucks’.
‘Bully’ is the opening track on ‘This Movie Sucks’ and what an opening. Riffy guitar, thunderous bass drums and a first line of ‘greetings people of the internet’ that gets straight to it and welcomes you into Durry’s world. Discussing the toxicity and hate of the internet, ‘Bully’ is punchy in its topic and its sound, a clap back at haters, playful and punk in its composition. A perfect choice to start, instantly highlighting the band’s individuality and their impressive ability to add humorous spins to harder topics.
Just as ‘Bully’ cuts, the energy is still strong in ‘Monopoly Money’, an addictive beat and bassline that gets you moving. Austin’s vocal display is one to note here, a hard-hitting bridge amplified through powerful vocals.
Title track ‘This Movie Sucks’, encapsulates the feeling of waiting for things to get better and nothing changing. This track is touching in its softer beginning, slow accompanying guitar and dreamy tones. You’re taken into the headspace of both Austin and Taryn, who immerse you in this melodic soundscape whilst laying out their inner thoughts. The chorus approaches suddenly and welcomes a nostalgic early 2000s rock feel, moving in its sound and lyrics. This is another track that feels deeply personal and showcases the ups and downs and harsh realities life can bring.
‘Porcupine’ brings warmer tones, softer rock and is easily enjoyable with heartfelt lyrics and a persistent beat. ‘More Dumb’ follows, another powerful track. The vocals add to its emotive nature, and a build in the bridge is explosive and just what the song needed. This track presents as more existential, exploring the feeling of spiralling whilst wanting to become slightly more shut off from all the chaos in life. ‘More Dumb’ is brutally honest and relatable.
You’re pulled straight back into an alt rock, punk track with ‘Start a Band’, grungy guitars and rawer, layered vocals make up a track that sounds exactly like a nostalgic hit that may have originated in a parent’s basement. ‘Start a Band’ is rough around the edges yet crafted intricately, artistic and creative. A song that will be a favourite live. Producer Phil Odom has added even more creativity and depth to the album.
‘Wannabe’ and ‘Polaroid’ are softer tracks that make for a great balance. Durry is not afraid to get vulnerable, and it makes for personal and comforting tracks.
Previously released ‘idk i just work here’ is a standout track. Fast-paced, unique and a vibrant sounding exploration of being stuck in a job that you have no interest in and is entirely draining. Durry don’t sidestep a topi;c they go headfirst into it for a powerful, direct and relatable result. Layered vocals in the chorus drive home the message and the carefree nature of the song. This track sees a build driven by riffy guitars and up-tempo drums, only adding to its infectious nature.
Having ‘Good Grief’ follow ‘idk i just work here’ makes for a stronger narrative, touching on enjoying the small things whilst expressing the hope for an audience to remember their songs.
‘The Long Goodbye’ comes with a folk sound, acoustic guitar accompanying dreamy, combined vocals. Durry has you in your feelings again and continues with the same style and emotive tone in the final track ‘Slug Bug’. A stronger beat and dynamic instrumentals close ‘This Movie Sucks’ effectively, feeling exactly like a track you’d hear in closing credits.
‘This Movie Sucks’ presents Durry as self-aware, charismatic and more established musicians. Their growth has refined their sound, with detailed production adding to the impressive album. Despite the range of genres moving through punk rock, indie rock, and even bringing in folk-inspired tracks, this album is still so clearly Durry. You’re easily bought into Durry’s world, smiling at their comedic additions and feeling their thought-provoking renditions. They are masters of taking a topic, adding a satirical spin, catching you off guard with direct lyricism and showcasing their personality through sound. The range of sounds fit together to build an artistic album – ‘This Movie Sucks’.
‘This Movie Sucks’ out on 27th June via Big Pip Records.