The first four songs on the new Yeah Maybe EP are titled I Hate Who I Am, I Wanna Die, I Have Thoughts of Suicide, and Can’t Go On Anymore. To state that the Tacoma (Washington) three-piece have taken a dark turn would be an understatement. I first got to know the band as a slacker rock outfit with a strong knack for melody. Their sophomore outing was equal parts indie rock, grunge, and punk rock. But their new EP sounds like Kurt Cobain and Rivers Cuomo teaming up to write a sequel to Pinkerton and In Utero. It has buzzing distorted guitars, and the singing sounds a lot like pain trying to find a melody—often succeeding, by the way.
The I Don’t Feel Human Anymore EP is a brutally honest record, with a singer-songwriter openly fighting his demons using his craft as therapy. The result is a powerful form of emotional spillage through art, with cathartic moments and gut punches around every corner. The closing title track is beautiful yet heartbreaking.
I wasn’t sure, given its heavy nature, whether I should write about this record. I am still not sure. But this one is special and deserves an audience. After checking in with its creator, it felt okay to share it here.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. Suicide Prevention Lifelines around the globe are available 24/7, providing free and confidential support.
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This is one of my favorite albums!