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Calling All Captains have released their latest EP, titled “Nothing Grows Here.”
Kicking off this EP is the fantastic lead single “Chasing Ghosts,” a pretty upbeat track with an unforgettable chorus, and one that shows off the overall sound of this EP. “Nothing Grows Here” is slower than the previous track but still brings as much passion in the performances. The raw vocals really show on here, getting pretty aggressive at some points during the track, and the drums bring a lot of energy and emphasis to the already catchy chorus. “Fools Gold” has some softer instrumentals at first that allow those more raw and aggressive vocals to shine once again, and the song builds up a lot more when the catchy guitars and bass and harder drums come in to help drive the rest of it, and those instrumentals provide some extra energy during the second verse.“Disconnected” is one that I thought was really strong instrumentally, from the guitar driven intro to the impressive drum and bass performance. It’s overall probably the most energetic track on the whole EP, and also has one of the most memorable choruses on the release. The energy makes this track feel reminiscent of the opener, and I can say the same about the closing track, “Out Of My Head,” as well. Catchy leads and fast paced drums drive it, as the vocals deliver some of the catchiest melodies that the EP has to offer. Speaking of which, the melodies in the chorus were a bit more unique and made that section of the song stand out to me a bit more. There is some screaming here and there throughout the track, showing the band’s more aggressive tendencies vocally, and the mix between those and the slightly cleaner vocals gives the overall vocal performance a bit of balance.
“Nothing Grows Here” is Calling All Captains’ first release in quite some time, and it was a great comeback. Each song on the release shows the band’s more aggressive and overall very interesting take on the pop punk genre, and altogether, it makes an incredible release. LISTEN TO THE EP HERE:
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