Starting this mini album with a bang, "You Never Said" draws out attention to a catchy guitar riff which is then joined by the full bashment of the newly improved pop punk sound, playing a clear layer for vocalist Alex to sing on top of, the playful sounding lyrics that bounce back in motion.
For an opening song, it certainty does it job, as being familiar with Roam's previous work, we're already aware of their changing in irregular stanza length which corresponds to their constant changing rhythms. As towards the end of the song, it all comes together with the fully heard vocals reaching it's alternate peak before dropping right back down to a dip, which then repeats it's roller coaster journey in progressively changing to withhold a modern twist.
Next "Sticker Slap" wastes no time and gets straight into the lyrical base of the song, providing an even, steady head beat of music to lose yourself to, only being under two minutes in length this song is short yet sweet as a good intro starter.
Bringing back the famous intros, which Roam thrive best at, "Nothing In Return" proves to easily be my favorite, positioned halfway through this mini album the lyrics really got me at the first listen. An lirelatable song, put together with a heavy punk riff, the song does Roam justice, showing off their instrumental talent of meshing different chords together as well as highlighting their strong, solid vocals in which Alex Costello produces. Keeping that bright, uplifting atmosphere, an echoed crowd repeats the lyrics over and over again, ending the song as a community of people rather than just a solo finish, which is the overall joy felling you get when listening to Roam.
"Foresight" reminds us of the tenacious choruses they produce, being high in volume, it certainly gets the crowd spinning. Adding both Alex's together to form a much synced chanting bridge, Roam trademark their music with a beautiful sound of solidarity, sets them apart from any other modern pop punk band.
Lastly we have "Head Rush" which really does make your head rush, ironically in a good way, you will find yourself if not already completely dissolve in their music, feeling your self sing along with their easy to pick up beats and finger pointing lyrical, Roam completely destroy this mini album by ending it with Head Rush. Providing to be another enduring contestant, they have perfectly put their own ever changing twist throughout each song, marking it with a clear difference, that tells you striaght away that this is Roam you're hearing.
Blasting everything they have left, Roam let everything lose when it all comes to an end, repeating the much memorable lyric over and over again, you are forced to implant it in your head, never forgetting their fetching vibration.
Overall, I can not wait to hear a full album by then, as a sample of whats to expect has already blown me away, I can safely say that Roam are the new pop punk band to look out for, being a slight underdog in their under recognized talent, it won't be soon till they'll be hitting the road on a full UK headline tour.
Having being privileged enough to see them live, I can say that what you hear on record isn't half as good as what you will feel when they are stood in front of you in a room filled with people who present the same ears you have, as they give a full performance, involving everyone. Being a band who can actually live up to their advanced skilled talent, Roam know how to put on a performance live as well as from your phone/laptop.
Make sure you check out their album release show MONDAY 9TH, £3 entry, Eastbourne. For tickets go: tickets
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