Sometimes, Nostalgia

Band: Donovan Wolfington

Album: Sometimes, Nostalgia

Genre: Indie Rock/Emo

Released: 11/21/2011

Rating: 8/10

http://donovanwolfingtonmusic.bandcamp.com/

As soon as Sometimes, Nostalgia opens with the the intro riff from "Makeshift," listeners can tell that they are in for a delicious, catchy treat. 

As soon as vocalist Neil sang "'Cuz every time I see you I just wanna have sex with you," I was hooked. The lyrics on this album flip from somber to playful, and they always have that taste of honesty that makes this kind of music so enjoyable. These are the kinds of lyrics that get stuck in your head and never come out.

Keyboardist Savannah's angelic backing vocals are the perfect foil to Neil's angst-ridden shouts, and their choral chemistry is one of the strongest aspects of this album. The "don't tell me that" exchange at the end of "Spiders" and the "American Spirits" chorus are both perfect examples of this. 

The guitar work on this album is great; Neil and Matt certainly have a knack for pumping out the perfect riffs to compliment the intended mood." Christian and Max (bass and drums respectively) both play their parts very well. Unfortunately, the bass can be a bit difficult to hear at times. In fact, the overall sound of the album is a bit weak (I don't know if this is due to poor production or what; shit, I barely know what I'm talking about half the time). Poor quality or not, this is still a kick-ass EP.

Closing track "Friends," while still a very good song, feels out of place when held up against the rest. The fuzzy, sedated-White-Stripes feeling is one that they can pull off quite well, but it feels a bit lonely on what is an otherwise emotional, energetic, and sometimes aggressive release.

Keep your eyes on these guys. Head over to their Bandcamp, download the EP, and give them some money for their time and effort.

Best Tracks: Spiders, American Spirits