“Numb” sounds like what happens when you’re done pretending. No big statements, no forced emotion, no fake rage. The Distractions just play the feeling straight and let it sit there. Indiana punk, released on Smoking Cat Records, and it feels exactly as plain and heavy as the title suggests.
The song doesn’t rush. It doesn’t build. It doesn’t try to be clever. The guitars stay tight and repetitive, the drums keep a steady push, and the vocals sound tired without sounding weak. That’s the whole thing. It’s not about exploding, it’s about existing when you’re already burned out.
What works here is that they don’t try to “sell” the mood. They don’t turn it into a hooky anthem or a dramatic breakdown. They just let it be flat. That makes it hit harder. Anyone who’s been around long enough knows that feeling. Not angry. Not sad. Just empty.
This isn’t punk for kids looking for a rush. It’s punk for people who’ve had a few and are still standing. No polish, no pep talk, no bullshit. Just a band playing what they feel without dressing it up.
