One of the most exciting things about the record is Tom DeLonge lending guest vocals to every track. Upbeat rhythms, simple yet effective vocal melodies and a healthy dose of heartbreak make this EP a nice testament to the rock radio bands that came before. The songwriting is on the more mature end of the pop spectrum, whilst still holding onto the elements that make this genre so foot-tappingly impulsive. The first impression you get from the record is akin to stepping into a basement room gig of pop punk in its heyday the sound is a familiar blend of heroes of the past such as Blink 182, New Found Glory and others too numerous to name. Check out the review of the single also on Faultline, but pick up some background knowledge on the way let’s listen to the 2016 EP ‘We’re Not Alone’. New Jersey pop punkers Wishful Thinking released a new single ‘Day by Day’ so what a good opportunity, we thought, to peruse some of the back catalogue.
WISHFUL THINKING ROCK SONG FULL
Wishful Thinking are back and have a recipe for success, lets just hope the full release later this year expands on the features propelled in this first single and this new chapter of the band. This track is a modern complexed treatment given to the genre, and in a time where so many big-name bands are producing material that is weak, it is bands like Wishfull Thinking that should be receiving the attention and energy from listeners. Showing that this isn’t just a standard pop-punk approach. This complements the thick texture and reverb used in this track. The bridge sees a production shift, courtesy of Nik Bruzzese, and the whole track is filtered out. The tempo, combined with the vocal harmonies, sounds fantastic and work in unison to be everything they need to be. An authentic modern rock atmosphere is created in the song and every texture used sounds memorizing and a surge of energy is felt in every section.Ī pure pop-punk chorus is brought to life and by the time the chorus section is approached, you would expect nothing less of Wishful Thinking.
WISHFUL THINKING ROCK SONG MOVIE
They pay homage to the early years of pop-punk and bands such as The Movie Life and The Starting Line become highlighted names when hearing the vocals in “Day After Day”. The vocals are presented in a melody that is easy on the ear and adds to the overall persona of the track. The sounds contest in harmony and work in unison to create an opening section that is an ideal beginning for a pop-punk track released in 2020. The musical setting is politely and tastefully interrupted by a thick distorted guitar that truly begins the Punk chapter of the song. With an energetic eighth note drum beat creating a backbone for the unexpected but pleasant syncopated synthesizer to fall into a prominent place. Wishful Thinking are on-course for success and have quite clearly taken the time to evolve their craft in the past three years and are a perfect contender for a pop-punk act that could truly be flying through the ranks of the alternative music world. “Day After Day” is a refreshing reminder of what pop-punk should be. With a full-length record on the horizon also, this new in-site to the band will surely be a rush of anticipation for new and old listeners of the band. The New Jersey pop-punk outfit has transformed their original formula to evolve so logically and fluently. Does this track truly feel like a re-birth of the band? Definitely. “Day After Day” is the first new music from Wishful Thinking in three years.
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