Wavves - Flamezesz

After the early unveiling and ensuing label drama of ‘Way Too Much’, at last things seem to be running smoothly for Nathan Williams and company. With this new track, Wavves have fanned the ‘Flamezesz’ of their ingenuity, and they’ve emerged from the ashes with something brand new.

Nathan Williams’ vocals take point throughout, clear-cut amidst rapid drumbeats and raging guitars. The chorus explodes with a let-loose-like-it’s-all-that-matters energy, refrains soaring and skidding into a stripped-back pep-talk verses.Sincere sentiments collide and combine with raucous melodies, making ‘Flamezesz’ a track that bludgeons as much as it benefits. Equal amounts wild and contagious, ‘Flamezesz’ rages through words of warning and messages of advice at a breakneck speed. “All these distractions that leave me blind, watch as they gently trip out of my mind” the lyrics echo, ricocheting into a chorus thundering enough to lift anyone out of their senses for a moment or two.

Forthcoming album ‘V’ marks the first time Wavves have recorded an album in a professional studio set-up, and it shows. The refrains are still ferocious, guitar riffs as filthy as they ever have been, but the sound is more immediate than ever. Warning against the monsters lurking in the shadows, it’s no surprise the message sounds so critical. Fuelled by the same raw power that has flooded through Wavves’ previous releases, it’s evident that the outfit has lost none of its spark. Nathan Williams has ingrained his unique flair with excitement, and Wavves sound more exhilarating than ever.