Intermittent Fast Living
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PET NEEDS – INTERMITTENT FAST LIVING – ALBUM REVIEW
âIntermittent Fast Livingâ begins with singer Johnny Marriott gently asking, âalright? how are you?â as he welcomes us into the chaotic world of PET NEEDS. The band have been living a full throttle life since signing with Xtra Mile Recordings, with this being their third album in as many years.
What this album represents however is the balance between life on the road as a touring, recording artist and the quiet family life that separates the chaos. Whilst the subject matter is autobiographic, the themes are purposefully relatable and as Marriott asks us how we are, we are instantly engaged into a conversation of sorts.
The album bursts to life with lead single, âSeparation Anxietyâ which digs into the juxtaposition of two distinct realities further. The enriching experience of touring is paralleled with the angst of leaving loved ones, whilst there are jabs at bands preaching one thing whilst practicing something quite different with Marriott observing, âIâve been trying to love myself, because Iâve been told to love myself by every single self-destructive indie bandâ.
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Each track develops on the overarching themes whilst clearly establishing the bands appreciation of their current situation and their gratitude for the community that surrounds them. There are plenty of tongue-in-cheek easter eggs in amongst the lyrics and the fans will revel in dissecting each gem.
Sonically the album follows the path laid by âFractured Party Musicâ and âPrimetime Entertainmentâ, whilst offering an expansion on their uniquely catchy punk sound. The band somehow manages to once again create a mighty noise whilst harnessing some truly pop sensibilities.
âFingernailsâ, âSleep When Iâm Deadâ and âThe Optimistâ will be live favourites for years to come, but the real magic comes from the more off-piste moments such as the superb album closer âBuried Togetherâ which ends the album on a note of acceptance and love.
Over the course of the eleven tracks, PET NEEDS are able to connect with the listener and share the struggles and joys of modern life. âIntermittent Fast Livingâ continues the groupâs insatiable momentum and is undoubtedly their most well-rounded collection yet.
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