Raleigh-based trio Goddamn Wolves current a rousing rock captivation on their THE DOOM EP, launched at this time. Thematic ruminations on uncertainty, felt by many Individuals on this present local weather, pair with a spirited rock manufacturing that channels previous favorites like The Pixies, whereas additionally strutting a contemporary sense of immediacy within the male/feminine vocal harmonies, coming through guitarist Chris Weilding and bassist Laura McCullough. Drew Foglia’s unbelievable drumming rounds out the trio.
Artfully capturing that sense of uncertainty and probably impending chaos, opening observe “We’re Doomed” is grippingly relatable in its lyrical outpouring. A title-touting declaration follows a way of camaraderie in tumult: “in case you sense that’s one thing’s off, that’s as a result of it’s true / in case you really feel like one thing’s misplaced, I do too.” It’s an apt kick-off to an album that’s thematically centered on private anxieties, primarily based on the present state of affairs; the rousing rock manufacturing enamors in its sporadic backing vocal pushes and ardent guitar strains, transferring seamlessly into the cathartic central chorus.
The EP’s different three tracks show equally compelling. “Later Than You Assume” conveys a state of restlessness — unable to sleep, and even watch TV — as ideas on “dying sluggish on a runway in LA,” bolster sympathetic themes of tension. “What do you consider if you sleep?” revitalizes with a breezy power-pop appeal because the catching vocal layers coalesce. “Get Your Coat” follows with a extra optimistic name to embrace the sunshine. “Let’s exit the place issues are shiny,” vocals radiate amidst playful guitar twangs and bouncing keys. “So Lengthy” then caps off the EP in satiating type, swelling from folk-touched intrigue right into a sweltering dual-vocal farewell. The DOOM EP is a resonating showcase in high quality, thematically poignant songwriting from Goddamn Wolves.
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“We’re Doomed” and different tracks featured this month might be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We found this launch through MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.
