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Joy Formidable's Hitch: Familiar Sounds, Lost Spark?
13 Sep
Summary
- The band's third album, Hitch, is seen as a disappointing realization of nothing new.
- Hitch is compared to the under-deliveries of 21st-century alternative rock.
- The album self-recorded over 12 months in a remote hometown studio.
The Joy Formidable's third album, Hitch, has been met with disappointment, signaling a potential creative stagnation for the Welsh trio. The album is characterized as a reflection of the broader trend of diminished returns seen in alternative rock since the new millennium.
Following their impactful debut 'The Big Roar' and the ambitious 'Wolf's Law', Hitch reportedly offers little in terms of new sonic territory. The record is noted for its familiar elements, with tracks like "Radio Of Lips" echoing earlier singles. This perceived lack of progression, despite the band's signature loud yet melodic style and feminist lyrical undertones, has led to criticism.
The band self-recorded 'Hitch' over a 12-month period in a studio they built in their hometown of Mold. This prolonged period in isolation appears to have resulted in songs that feel overly familiar, potentially leaving the listener feeling confined with the music.
