Between vulnerability and liberation, the second act of End of the World.
Four years have passed since the first EP of End of the World, four years in that those first shoots appeared loaded with raw energy and clear influences. During these four years the Argentine group has had space to grow and have not wasted time, they have acquired height and robustness, more than many of the new bands that emerged post pandemic. Today with his second recently released studio album, we can say that the environment and the expectations have changed, the band no longer remains at ground level and with this album we all hope they find their place under the sun.
From the beginning with “A Season in Winter” and “We live far away”, two of the singles, we can hear that the inclination towards post rock continues but also an improvement in production, which helps to achieve a dense atmosphere that catches you at the moment. It is a beginning that invites you to stay still and let its cold and reflective nostalgia where the guitars continue to be the strongest element.
Once that welcome dissipates, the panorama opens up and we find new layers of sound. ““When it's all over” shows from the first minute a different character, showing off the drums and giving it a more exciting essence than emotional. This topic along with “Becoming Landscape” They manage to show another side of End of World, a style in which the rest of the elements are more intertwined and that both in their musical structure as well as in their lyrics, they reinforce the evolution of the band and the disco, a change that turns vulnerability into strength.
Although we continue under the same rhythm in “Flower Day“, this song deserves a prominent place, not only because it is part of the singles but because it is the work most elaborate of the Argentine group. To a large extent the song stands out for having a more extensive lyrical structure and the participation of Eternal Innocence, but if there is something that we really have to praise is the mix of sounds that, between the guitars sharp sounds and a provocative battery, achieves a sensation that navigates between the anxiety and release. Post rock, midwest-emo and dream pop are places that They give ease to longing and affliction, but that is precisely what makes it more difficult being able to handle a broader palette of emotions.
We Made a Forest Grow close quickly, step on the brake and lower that excitement with “Microclimate”, the penultimate song on the album. There are only eight songs, but it is a very cohesive album that doesn't surprise you with an abrupt ending. Less is more, there is no leftovers and definitely the last song “Calm will come” leaves you wanting more, because it says goodbye with a hopeful tone and is one of the best compositions of the disk. It takes you, lifts you up and closes in a big way.
The second album of End of the World It is an absolute success, it is concise, it is incisive and If you ask me, it's better than their debut album. I sincerely hope that this material have a great reception and let people enjoy it, because it has everything to be one of the best releases of this year in Latin America. The Argentine band grows on par with expectations and does not disappoint, it is not a one-fruit tree, it is a forest full of exciting possibilities.
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