Ignore the slightly indistinct artwork, “No Return” finds The Republic Of Wolves firmly pushing the boat out, and I’m happily along for the ride. The Long Island indie-rock quartet wrap fuzzy, rocking and jangling guitars around a satisfyingly fluid lyrical flow, while pseudo-screamo backing vocals add just the right amount of vocal mayhem.
There’s plenty of restraint before the noise bites back, proving the band know when to subdue their wild urges and when to let them roam. At times they almost sound like REM in a frenzy. With their reputation for dark sounds and aggressively knowing lyrics, I’m finding this Republic has declared independence from dullness. No return ticket required, after all - it is a single (boom! boom!).
LINK: The Republic Of Wolves