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WRITTEN BY: MEG
Back in 2019, Flight Club released their EP “Recreational Love,” a release that showed the band experimenting quite a bit with their sound. About a year and a half later, the band returned with their debut full-length, “Until The Sun Drowns,” which continues that pattern and shows more of what the band can bring to the table.
“Another Great Unknown” opens with a simple guitar riff before the soulful vocals join in, instantly giving a mesmerizing performance. The harder-hitting drums, guitars, and bass kick in after about 40 seconds and make the song a bigger and overall more anthemic opening track. The vocals stand out even more during the bridge, and overall, the song starts off the record on a very strong note and transitions very nicely into track two, “Adolescence.” From the simple melodies and riffs within the intro and verses to yet another guitar solo later on, the song is extremely catchy all the way through. The meaningful lyrics are another highlight, as lines like “Just a soul without a body, now I’m lying in my skin again” and “And I need it, some kind of sign that tells me alive, a reason to keep my head above shoulders” depict someone yearning for hope and purpose and desperately wanting to go back to better days. “I’ve Been Kicked Out Of Better Homes Than This” showcases the punk side of the band's sound, driven by darker, grittier guitars that bring a lot of energy to it. The drums and bass accompany vocals during the verses, drawing the listener in as the song leads up to a chorus that, much like the intro, showcases those more punk-leaning aspects of the record. “High Roller” is led by groovy bass riffs and drum beats, it captivates the listener with intriguing vocals and the occasional dissonant guitar chords, and it brings another uptempo and memorable chorus. “Dust Bunny” is a bit softer musically, with the exception of the bass, which is a lot more prominent on this track as a result. The first chorus is just led by the acoustic guitar and vocals, but its return is driven by the full band and contains some vocal effects that make the performance even more interesting. The bridge is a major highlight of the track, with emotive vocals and well-written lyrics: “The scars of yesterday, with time, will fade away / I know you need it, it’s how you get by.” “Two Tongues” shows the band’s alternative rock side through the charismatic vocals and the memorable melodies that those vocals provide, especially in the pre-chorus and chorus. “Good Company” returns to the band’s pop-punk influences and brings a youthful, happy tone through the catchy melodies and riffs and the beautiful harmonies added in. “Like You Mean It” is a lively track that blends together elements from a few different styles of rock, and it’s just such a fun one to listen to overall. “Visitors” is another favorite, with an irresistible chorus that’s one of the best found on the whole record. “Come Back” contrasts a bit, with a more relaxed tempo, some softer vocals, and clear guitars at first, but the drums join in shortly thereafter to help build up the track, and the bridge offers a noteworthy guitar solo. “Patterns” is last up, and it also begins on a softer and more simplistic note. The bass and drums really stand out on this track as they drive the upbeat tempo, and the vocals deliver an intriguing performance, particularly within the choruses. “Until The Sun Drowns” brings together a variety of influences from the realm of rock and alternative music, and with it, Flight Club have created a distinct release filled with eleven incredible tracks. "UNTIL THE SUN DROWNS" IS AVAILABLE NOW. LISTEN TO the album HERE:
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