Published by Mason Oldridge, 18 November 2022
Just 10 months after their latest album, the indie rockers are back with a new EP.
The title track was released first back in summer and is a classic Wombats song with a catchy guitar riff at the core, bordering on pop-rock. I Think My Mind Has Made Its Mind Up is heavier with a more grinding guitar riff and features an enjoyable bridge thanks to the pairing of bass and crash symbols.
The album tracks are somewhat more interesting and ambitious. Dressed to Kill is sinister with distorted vocals on the chorus and verses that bear a surprising resemblance to Miley Cyrus’ Malibu. Demon’s sombre verses give a nice contrast to the outcry on the chorus, Same Old Damage is a diversion from the band’s usual sound, giving off Twenty One Pilots vibes and unexpected falsetto on the chorus, whereas Good Idea at The Time is a fast-paced return to the band’s MO to nicely round off the EP.
Emotion doesn’t quite reach the levels of their 2010s work but the collection offers up a nice variation between tracks with both their usual sound as well as experimentation away from it.
8/10