The force of the song is amplified with a strong and catchy chorus that finishes off the best track on the album. The clear and effective layering of guitar riffs adds important strength to this track. The song “Growing Pains” has similar riffs, but finds its diversity with, once again, the help of guitar. The contradiction of pace in this track makes the potency of the chorus stand out. The verses consist of a speedy chug of guitar riffs and clash into a steadier refrain that surges into a compelling vocal hook.
An even faster speed picks up when “Zoltar Speaks” comes into play. A key example of this technique is “Crushing Grief”, with a vocal melody tying together with a quick and smooth pace of instrumentation to capture the song’s excitement. The fast tempo of Wishful Thinking is exhibited in the fervent power of the guitar, dictating every motion of each track. “Damsel In Distress” has trouble standing out instrumentally, but the synchronization of the vocals and tempo with the simple and catchy lyrics “She’s a witch / She’s a mess / She’s a waste of time / Damsel in distress on a steep decline” give off the fun vibe that enriches this album. While they sometimes fail to keep the originality consistent, certain aspects of some tracks give them life and recognition. The strong rhythmic beats are also crucial elements, due to frequency in their sound.īeing part of the pop punk genre, it is vital that Neck Deep find signature hooks and attributes to lift their success. In “Blank Pages”, the sharp riffs and vocal tempo combine to create a distinct and captivating track that highlights Neck Deep’s talents. Though this track is not quite memorable, it highlights the importance of the guitars’ role in their music. The opening song, “Losing Teeth”, possesses these strong elements giving listeners a clear idea of where the record is going. Throughout the album, Neck Deep is consistent with their smooth instrumentals and liberating melodies.
With a sound that sometimes falls into the commonness of the very popular pop punk sound, they find ways to stand out with fascinating tempos and appealing refrains on Wishful Thinking. This pop punk band from Wrexham, UK has given fans a taste of their music with a couple of EPs, but Wishful Thinking is a major stepping-stone distinguishing themselves. 1 available now on your favourite streaming platform.After developing their sound over the past two years, Neck Deep finally debut their first full-length record Wishful Thinking. The combination of Bernie's stellar production along with the bands vast stray from the regular pop song structure, creates and epic journey from start to finish.ĭESTINY PT. WISHFUL THINKING teamed up with Brisbane producer BERNIE WEDRAT of Lush Studios on this release.
I hope they find comfort in the fact that they are not alone in their struggles and find the courage to talk to their friends and family about what they are going through.” It is my hope that everyone might see parts of the character of Destiny in their own lives. Destiny is a character that embodies those questions and the song follows her journey along that road. I often find myself asking questions like, ‘Does this life have meaning?’ ‘Are we here for a reason?’ and ‘how do I live life if there is no intrinsic meaning and purpose in this world?’ As I grew up religious my worldview was shaken when I chose not to follow that path. “In my life I have huge anxiety about the purpose and meaning of life. 1, a song that came about as a response to the band’s own struggles with anxiety and depression. Coinciding with R U OK? day, punk rock band WISHFUL THINKING have announced the release of their six minute epic DESTINY Pt.
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