Feral Kid (2025)
I don't have a lot of records sent to me for free to write about, but I do get them on occasion. It's always a guessing game on whether or not I'll be interested or even if I'll be able to get through it without weeping in the corner halfway through. Unfortunately it tends to sit in the middle a lot with lots of records that are fine, but aren't really blowing me away. Case in point: Red Devil Ryders.
This is a record that's the very definition of good. It's got solid songs, decent enough hooks and a jangly guitar sound that is nothing if not pleasant. It leans on the indie rock side of the fence, with a healthy amount of power pop thrown in to keep things lively. I would even go so far as to say it reminds me of a band I really love, Title Tracks. But they only remind me of Title Tracks, they never quite cross that line into being a great band on their own.
I can't even say for sure what's holding it back. As I listen to it again as I write this, they seem to have everything I'm looking for, at least on paper. But when the final results are in, I just keep coming back to "this is good." And it is good. If you're looking for a good, catchy record with Title Tracks vibes, by all means check this out. Unlike some of the records that get sent to me, I'm going to keep this one. I don't know how often I'll listen to it, but I'm sure the next time that I do, I'll be reminded that it's good.
Red Devil Ryders - Is It Love?:
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