Bridging the gap between generations and adding to England’s storied legacy of producing musical talent, Barnstaple pop punk outfit, One Man Boycott, has continuously elated fans with a steady stream of musical releases since forming almost a decade ago. Never afraid to put their vulnerability on full display, their work shines through as an example of authentic reflection of the artists’ interpretation of the human condition in every verse they write. This past month has marked another milestone for the already robustly celebrated band, as they release their newest full length album, “Face for Radio.” A collection full of highlights, Imposter Syndrome, the album’s first track after a brief introductory amuse-bouche, showcases the heart of the record with a deep narrative focus and heavy hitting instrumentality.
An eruption of musical enthusiasm begins the rapturous anthem from the first notes as we immediately get a sense for the music as it builds its world around us with every note. Soon after, vocalist Joe Brewer begins the narrative, and we feel the gripping weight of the story from the opening line “I should be better at this by now, I’ve had the time to figure you out. I’m stuck in the moment, I struggle with mornings, I think I just need more sleep.”
A recording that reminds us of the Warped Tour era that made the genre so integral to the early 2000s, yet entire novel and all of its own, the band’s newest release defines their work as a project while feeling comfortable and optimistically familiar. Having accomplished so much with this latest release, fans can only wait with anticipation to see what they could possibly have coming out of their minds and studio next.
Written by Nick Gumas
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