Album Review: Goodluck Jonathan - This Is Our Way Out (EP2)

Aptly and awkwardly named after the current president of Nigeria or just wishing good tidings upon someone called Jonathan. Either way, Goodluck Jonathan's strange name reflects into their strange blend of indie and post rock. Incorporating the elements of indie bands such as The Kooks, The Maccabees and Foals whilst blending it alongside an At the Drive In and Minus the Bear influence.

'Fatman' begins with a pounding drum beat followed by a muffled bluesy riff before transitioning into some supercharged adrenaline pumping chorus. The bridge shows both guitarists working over the top of one riff, one stabbing chords, the other playing the main riff before coming together to create a beefy sound in the chorus.

The lyrics in this EP tackle a wide variety of topics, 'Fall of America' is a politically charged anthem in disgust to a certain ex-president ("One day he'll die alone"). whist 'Backs To The Wall' is an angsty upbeat song where lead singer, Nick Brookes screams "Your backs to the wall, so keep on pretending that you're not gonna fall". Catchy as fuck. 'Away From Here' is a perfect end to the EP. The chorus is a huge singalong moment and the production is brilliant considering they're just a small indie band.

In a world where the music industry is plagued by the likes of Justin Bieber and weekends and charts are taken over by The X Factor, Goodluck Jonathan manage to fill the void that bands like At the Drive in left open, Goodluck Johnathan differentiate themselves from current bands piled into the same genre by incorporating pop sensibilites and manage to create huge atmosphere between 5 people. Can't wait for the third EP lads.

5/5

'This Is Our Way Out (EP2)' by Goodluck Jonathan is available now on Something/Nothing Records.

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George Gadd