EP REVIEW: DRASTIC PARK - IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Drastic Park’s brand new release, Imposter Syndrome, was born entirely out of the current pandemic. Using this time to explore the production side of music, the Melbourne-based trio were able to record, mix, and master their EP from their homes, in isolation. They explore the idea of dual-perspectives, something that has been seen a lot during lockdown.
The opening track, Patience Wearing Thin, serves as a shorter introduction song, where you can hear the punk elements in their music, particularly with the fast drum beats and sustained guitar notes.
Feels Like Forever perfectly captures the essence of isolation, with lyrics exploring themes such as insanity and boredom, to the instrumentation of an angsty alt-punk song. You can really hear the connectivity between each band member with this track, each instrument feels locked in with each other.
The next song, Work of Art, begins with a cool twinkling beat, which can be heard in the background throughout the song, contrasting against the fast punk beats. Cassie Sutton of Terra offers guest vocals in this track, singing in harmony with the lead vocalist.
I’m Trouble sounds more aggressive than the other songs, which isn’t a bad thing. It encapsulates the struggles of overthinking, especially in a time like this, more so with meeting someone new. The smaller details of the song, such as the cymbal bell hits, really complement the overall sound.
10 Years features sick drum fills and a melodic guitar riff. You can hear the emotion in the vocalist’s voice, making the song more relatable to listeners. This track reminds us of the overall theme of the EP; split perspectives, in the form of two differing perspectives clashing with each other. The final song, B+, begins with an acoustic guitar and soft vocals, immediately making it stand out amongst the other tracks. There’s a cool contrast between the verses and the choruses, using it to highlight the vast differences between people who aren’t panicking and those who are.
You’ll definitely want to check Imposter Syndrome out. Drastic Park have created an EP which perfectly expresses what we’re all feeling right now, with just the right amount of angst.