TRACK REVIEW: Neck Deep

TRACK REVIEW: Neck Deep - Lowlife

If you think you know Neck Deep, it may well be time to think again. The Wrexham pop punks are gearing up to release an album markedly different to any of their previous offerings, with All Distortions Are Intentional being tied together conceptually by an as-yet-unclear narrative set in the fictional world of 'Sonderland'. Not to be confused with Sunderland, of course. If this all sounds a bit out there for a band like Neck Deep, not usually noted for straying from the pop punk formula, then that's the idea. The five-piece are reportedly aiming to reinvent themselves on this new record, with lead single 'Lowlife' being the first glimpse into this brave new world.

Musically, Lowlife doesn't actually stray too far from what fans may expect from the band, being fun, bouncy pop punk with a real earworm of a hook. So far, so familiar. Lyrically, however, this is uncharted territory, with inexplicable lines like 'I like some purple with my tangerine' and 'drinking coffee on a trampoline' giving this track a surreal quality. Whether this will all make sense within the context of the whole album remains to be seen, but I'm certainly intrigued by this new era of Neck Deep.

- Danny

Lowlife is available now on all major streaming platforms. All Distortions Are Intentional will be available from 24th July. Neck Deep tour the UK in September.

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