Review Summary: The definition of “meh”.
Wyldest’s latest is less than wild. It’s a shame because the album starts with a statement. Everytime You’ll Be Mine is a clincher of an opener; pounding bass, hazy guitars, and underwater drums collide to make a compelling dream pop track. The first track practically promises an electrifying experience, but some things are not meant to be. Feed the Flowers Nightmares is rife with tame indie pop, tracks so plain they wouldn’t have made it on the Twilight soundtrack.
Tracks remain forgettable for the most part. For an indie pop album it isn’t very catchy. Lots of tracks blend into each other in a downtempo stupor with the same vocal tone throughout. The title track manages to do something different with claustrophobic and uncomfortable atmospherics - one of the very few highlights. Abilene is another highlight, a song with electronic drums to switch it up. The song is a little more upbeat and not a stick in the mud despite there being actual drumming in this album. Overall, it’s quite an unremarkable album.
The heights in the album aren’t astoundingly high but the few standout tracks save the album from complete tedium, with sincere thanks to the smidgen of variety and a teaspoon of passion. The album isn’t completely unenjoyable. Zoe Mead sounds nice and the accompanying guitars… exist. At least the bass presents density here and there and the album isn’t immediately squashed from memory upon listening. There isn’t much to say in terms of positives here, it serves as music to put on that’s mildly pleasurable but only mildly. There’s a specific niche here, perhaps in small businesses that sell homemade items this album might be a hit. I can’t imagine too many people noticing the background music being played though.
