Fans of the LA band Failure may have wondered where they could go next after 2021’s Wild Type Droid, and whether the band’s Space Rock stylings will continue to be an integral part of their sound. With their newest, Location Lost, the answer is yes and no. The spaceier aspects are still there, but there’s plenty more to unpack on their 7th release.
Crash Test Delayed opens the album with an electronic-tinged intro that makes one think of the short “Segues” they are known to intersperse throughout previous releases.
The Rising Skyline features a guest appearance by Hayley Williams of Paramore in a heartfelt duet. Williams has stated that failure is a major influence in her musical evolution. This song pays loving appreciation to her inspiration.
Solid State smacks of Fantastic Planet-era material such as Stuck On You, while The Air’s On Fire has a vocal delivery that makes me think of Alice In Chains.
Someday Soon has an almost reggae feel to its rhythm, making the song a fun ride. I’m personally surprised that it wasn’t selected as a single.
While Location Lost isn’t as in your face as earlier releases, it’s no less energetic in its own way. If only all the alternative bands from the ’90s Aged so well.
https://failureband.bandcamp.com/album/location-lost