Stripped of the noise, the lights, and the labels, what remains is the music that truly matters. The Lifeboat Playlist is a raw deep dive into the sonic DNA of Re,O forcing them to choose the definitive tracks they’d carry into isolation.
In this playlist, the band strips back the layers to reveal the tracks that built their foundation—from the "filthy" industrial textures of the 90s to the genre-defying grooves of the modern era. Whether it’s the mechanical precision of Fear Factory or the raw, emotive power of Linkin Park, these are the songs that keep the band inspired, obsessed, and constantly pushing their own creative boundaries.
Dive in and explore the influences behind the noise.
W: Karl Watson I: Agnieszka RzeŚniowiecka @agaphoto_london
Rio (vocals & synth): 1: Björk Army Of Me
This iconic bass line is always stuck in my head and I wish I could make the banger riffs like this. Her unique writing skills and singing always amaze me but this song shocked me when I first listened to it as this spooky synth sound and catchy bass lines never escape from my head.
2: NINE Inch Nails - Closer
Lately, Although he focuses on cyberpunk styled music, he used to make aggressive and crazy music in the past which I admire. He's great at combining synth layers and heavy styled rock. Especially, this song has crawly-creepy vibes with the filthy lyrics and the world this song creates is astonishing and always stuck in my head.
3: Linkin Park - Points Of Authority
I know lots of bands admire this band and yes I love them, too. Especially points of authority. I like this song has melodious riffs and phenomenal mixture of rap and heavy rock with Chester's astonishing voice.
4: Bad Omens - Artificial Suicide
This song's guitar riffs are super simple but it's super catchy and you cannot help but jam to it. Mainly, this one has Industrial style guitar riffs, synth and effects, however, the 2nd verse is drum and bass styled that you don't expect. This song has lots of great elements from many genres of music
James (bass): 5: Breaking Benjamin - Evil Angel
Breaking Benjamin have a very interesting and clever way they utilise their bass in both the tones and the way their old bassist Mark Kelpaski utilised fills in interesting ways. They were always well placed and weren't over utilised which just brought everything together especially in Evil Angel. His playing is a huge inspiration in how to utilise fills effectively and the power a bass can have on a songs impact by not following a guitar note for note.
6: Linkin Park - A Place for My Head
I know lots of bands admire this band and yes I love them, too. Especially points of authority. I like this song has melodious riffs and phenomental mixture of rap and heavy rock with Chester's astonishing voice.
Alex (Guitar): 7: Fear Factory - Self Bias Resistor
Their guitarist Dino Cazares is the reason why I started playing 7 string guitars. I became obsessed with his deep and aggressive tone! The band is super tight, and their blend between intricate rhythm patterns and electronic elements is just perfect.
8: Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack
When I first discovered them I had no idea a guitar could sound anything like that. They have been a big inspiration to search for my own voice as a musician and songwriter and to push my creativity
Jay (drums) 9: Sleep Token - The Summoning
A mix of hard and softly played drums with a hint of several styles all mixed together making this my go to song to clear my head when ever i look at how drums can change a song.
10: Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Throw away your Television
A perfect mix of drums pushing the song along until 3/4 the way though the song complimenting the other elements of the song, enough to not over power the song but also take centre stage in the drive to the end