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January 30, 2026
Yumi Zouma: No Love Lost to Kindness review
(Nettwerk)The quartet edge away from their trademark sound with louder guitars and bolder intentions – but their reinvention is more gradual than radical
TL;DR
- The band experiments with louder guitars and bolder intentions, signaling a gradual reinvention.
- 'Bashville on the Sugar' and 'Blister' lean towards energetic, enjoyable pop punk.
- 'Drag' begins with a distinct shift in tone, featuring a deadpan performance and threatening bass, later developing into layered vocals and luminous guitar.
- '95' explores ambition and homesickness with delicate atmospherics and a folky touch.
- 'Waiting for the Cards to Fall' is a gothic and ghostly song mourning a relationship's end, showcasing Christie Simpson's striking vocals without usual reverb.
- This evolution is described as remaking themselves in real time, with change being slower than anticipated.
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