Published by Mason Oldridge, 20 March 2022
Indie rock band Sea Girls return with their lockdown produced effort Homesick.
From opener Hometown, we are introduced to the theme of nostalgia and memories, which continues throughout the album, regularly comparing the past and the present.
Lead single Sick explores the difficulties and complexity of adulthood, culminating in a chorus of pleading to be a child again.
Lonely builds upon Camamile’s personal experience of a previous breakup whereas Someone’s Daughter Someone’s Son addresses growing up.
Paracetamol Blues is a definite highlight; a beautiful insight into a relationship and looking after each other.
Lucky is another high point with a build-up that is complemented by Camamile’s powerful vocal performance.
Cute Guys is the standout of the album with a slower pace than the others. The sinister acoustic guitar delicately works with Camamile’s chilling falsetto to produce a haunting track dealing with crippling fear.
Ultimately, Homesick is a worthy follow-up and doesn’t have one bad song, a feature hard to find in a full album. The only criticism is the lack of experimentation as this band has the potential to take their music to another level should they branch out to new sounds and instruments.
8/10