Rock/Review Garry Pitcairn - People Eat People

Garry Pitcairn was born on a remote island in the heart of the Po Valley desert. The harsh, unforgiving environment would become the core inspiration behind the songs of his debut album, "I’ll See You In The Trees" (2014), entirely written, played, mixed, and produced by Pitcairn himself.

Garry Pitcairn’s “People Eat People” is a sharp, unflinching rock single that uses its provocative title as a lens to examine the predatory dynamics of modern society. Musically, the track is rooted in gritty guitar-driven rock with a muscular rhythm section that propels the song forward like a controlled charge. Crunchy riffs open the track, giving way to a pulsing bass line and tight, aggressive drumming that never lets the energy sag. Pitcairn’s vocal delivery walks the line between snarling urgency and weary clarity, fitting the song’s thematic tension perfectly.

Lyrically, “People Eat People” is a biting metaphor for exploitation, social decay, and the cyclical nature of power—how survival instincts mutate into destructive behavior when empathy is eroded. The chorus lands with a memorable bluntness, and the bridge introduces a moment of reflection that tempers the fury without diffusing it. The production is raw enough to retain emotional immediacy but polished enough to give each element space to breathe.

At roughly four minutes, the song feels tight and purposeful. “People Eat People” isn’t subtle, nor does it try to be; its strength lies in its willingness to confront uncomfortable truths with combustible rock urgency.