The Neighbourhood - Wiped Out (Record Review)

Starting by taking 'A Moment Of Silence' a little too literal, they manage to put an odd twist on the whole record already by something so simple. Easing us further into their usual laidback atmosphere with the previously released track 'Prey' and the ride through their universe begins. With 'Cry Baby' the atmosphere gets a bit more haunting and soulful and then transcends into the surprisingly faster, yet 6 minute long, title track 'Wiped Out!'. If you still don't feel like lying on the beach at the West Coast by the end of that, you might just not be listening close enough. Slowing the process down with 'The Beach' again, which was also released previously, they set the next stone for this journey to get in an even darker, spacier mood with 'Daddy Issues'. It might just be me, but I'm also getting Portishead and Puscifer vibes, especially from that certain track. Another track lasting over six minutes is 'Baby Came Home 2 / Valentines', though the second half mainly consists of a big instrumental part leading into 'Greetings From Califournia' which takes you exactly where it's greeting from. Unlike 'Ferrari'. Which sounds more like it got sent from outerspace than any part of the US. 'Single', being a personal favorite, puts you back at the beach with both feet buried deep in the sand Ending with the previously released 'RIP 2 My Youth' they close with what could be considered a proper banger considering their general style.

It's perfect to listen to on a long journey. When you do nothing but lie in your bed, relaxing with your eyes closed. Staring out the window on a rainy day. Simply, to completely annihilate your surroundings and taking your mind on a trip.

It's mesmerizing.

It's a drug for your thoughts.

Overall: 9/10

Favorite track(s): Single, RIP 2 My Youth, Prey, Cry Baby

Cheerio xx