Single Review: KuF “I’m Not Dead”
KuF’s third
single, “I’m Not Dead” is a roar of defiance, but one powered by conviction
rather than sheer volume. Active since the early 2000s and recently reborn in
Virginia, the band carry the torch of classic hard rock while proving their
revival isn’t nostalgic imitation, it’s reinvention with intent. We’re already
familiar with KuF, having previously reviewed their single “Quicksand
Serenade” which left a strong and positive impression on us. That same core
identity is present here, but pushed into even heavier emotional contrast.
The track
opens with a massive, doom-laden riff—Sabbath in weight, 70s in spirit, but
modern in its bite. Todd’s guitars lock into Kirk’s drums with a thick, analog
grit that sounds intentionally real, refreshing in a scene dominated by
hyper-clean rock production. The rhythm section rumbles with controlled power,
driving the song forward without drowning its melodic backbone.
Ally’s
vocals stand at the center of the storm. KuF may invite Halestorm comparisons
for their female-fronted energy, but “I’m Not Dead” pulls from a darker palette
closer to Alice in Chains’ emotional unearthing and Black Sabbath’s looming
shadow. Ally delivers the lyrics like a personal manifesto: reflective yet
unbreakable, wounded but rising. The hooks hit memorably without sacrificing
grit, and the pre-solo vocal build carries a tension that releases perfectly
when Todd’s lead guitar slices through melodic, fierce, and subtly
blues-dusted, giving the song heart, not just force.
The song
doesn’t glorify youth, perfection, or trends—it champions resilience and inner
fire. And because KuF sound like a band who’ve lived every word, the message
lands. “I’m Not Dead” isn’t just a statement—it's confirmation. KuF
refuse to fade, and they do it louder than most.
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