We Are The
Wild Things – Amour (Independent)
We Are The Wild Things are a young quartet from
Toronto, comprising Allan Crooc on vocals and guitar, guitarist Jeffrey Care,
Michael Ferreira on bass and vocals, and drummer Ryan Patrick. Together they
play urgent, contemporary indie pop and rock, with emphasis on sweeping, epic
tunes, and with no shortage of hooks - it’s the sort of thing that radio
stations crave.
They’ve already established themselves as one of the
hardest working bands in their locale, and all that time spent on stage and in
rehearsal rooms has obviously paid off within the confines of the studio, as
“Amour” sounds like a collection of songs recorded by a group completely in
sync. Lead vocalist Crooc possesses an adaptable, flexible voice, which is
equally adept at subtle nuance as it is letting rip, and the band understand
the importance of light and shade.
Of the seven tracks on the EP (the group’s second
release), special attention should be paid to opening cut “Just for a While”, a
driving guitar track with Crooc in particularly fine form. “Quit Running Away”
stresses the importance of the group dynamic, with its rhythmic shifts and pop
nous, and “Mirrors” delivers the sort of accessibility that will surely make
their name on future releases.
Phil S.
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