Catamaran / Wasteland
Album: Wasteland   Collection:General
Artist:Catamaran   Added:Mar 2022
Label:#veryjazzed  

Album Review
Hena Patel
Reviewed 2022-07-07
Wasteland - Catamaran
Reviewed by Hena 2022-02-12

Catamaran is an indie surf rock band from Dallas, Texas and this is their first full-length album. Their music has a smooth and groovy feel but stays catchy and interesting. Gentle melodic vocals and groovy beats!

RIYL: Tame Impala, Temples, MGMT, Grizzly Bear, GUM

FCC: Clean
Recommended Tracks: 1, 4, 9, 1

1. (04:00) - Use Yourself: upbeat yet slow song, intense Tame Impala vibe
2. (03:15) - Don't Even Try: alternative pop start to song, upbeat and groovy
3. (02:24) - Do or Die switch to upbeat tempo rock, really cool guitar and drum, Baroness vibes very indie heavy metal
4. (04:08) - Difficult: super smooth groove, very peaceful vocals, interesting mellow drum background
5. (03:26) - Love Yourself: upbeat, rock growing in intensity, super Tame Impala
6. (02:04) - TV Shows: very psychedelic feel with smooth groovy vocals, repeated vocals, rises into almost chaotic but groovy vibe back into psychedelic feel
7. (03:19) - Pink Hair: groovy, upbeat guitar and drum combo, fun rock vibe transitions into indie rock, Cigarettes After Sex feel
8. (04:10) - Always Run: cool transition from slow psychedelic rock to more upbeat indie rock with cool groovy vocals
9. (05:41) - The Hunter: really smooth, gentle and psychedelic start, with intense transition with building tension
10. (03:33) - Not Much: smooth and sweet indie rock song, super classic

Track Listing
1. Use Yourself   6. TV Shows
2. Don't Even Try   7. Pink Hair
3. Do or Die   8. Always Run
4. Difficult   9. The Hunter
5. Love Yourself   10. Not Much