It seems like an age ago since we last heard of The Wombats. It is now almost three years since we were treated ‘A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation’; a vastly entertaining indie rock record that brought the band to the country’s attention. Their latest release, single ‘Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)’ shows the Liverpudlian trio adding to their reputation though.
Their style was characterised by the alternative guitar rock feel and energetic performances, both of which are there in abundance in the new single. Matt Murphy’s triumphant vocals take me back to The Wombat’s bouncing display at Isle of Wight two years ago. But this time, we hear the undeniable melody with a catchy keyboard backing, giving it more of a club dancefloor vibe.
A very enjoyable song, the same Wombats pace with a dash of maturity and the new album promises to be an anticipated release. Murphy, drummer Dan Haggis and bass player Tord Overland-Knudsen made a big impact with the impressive ‘A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation’, which spawned many indie anthems such as ‘Moving To New York’, ‘Kill The Director’ and the brilliant ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’, and it’s good to hear them back.
The new album, scheduled for a late November release, will have to be hugely remarkable to beat its predecessor, but if ‘Tokyo’ is just a taster of what’s to come, we could be in for a treat. Watch this space.
Look out for the new album, and here's the entertaining video for 'Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves).
NWR
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