Music For My Friends Review

Music For My Friends by GEOFF WESTEN is an indie rock project about stripping back the nonsense in an ever changing world. The energy this album brings to the table from beginning to end is impressive. The boldness and confidence manifests from the first track. Bye Bye Bebe is passionate and bold. The vocals are aggressive and excitable while managing to convey emotion at the same time. It’s a beautiful combination of energy and meticulous attention to detail.

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The drums crash with a bold hiss and intense distortion. They create a sound that introduces you to the energy of the project beautifully. The vocals prioritise raw authenticity over perfect technique and breath control. That rebellious spirit feels like a core part of the project’s DNA Overall. It’s Not Over, the next track on the project takes the sound and evolves it into a more positive direction with an ethereal melody that morphs and evolves throughout the track. The vocals are de-emphasised here, allowing the sonic tapestry of the music to take centre stage. The next track that stood out to me was Why? Why Not!. With a title that perfectly encapsulates the rebellious nature of the project as a whole, this one is off to a good start. The vocals here are also confident and expressive, getting their point across effectively and heightening the groove with their infectious energy. The drums are also fantastic. Instead of simply acting as the backbone and structure of the track’s rhythm, they add texturally to its landscape and evolve a personality of their own that exists in the same world as the other melodic elements. It is incredibly cathartic to see the aggressive and animated personality of the drums interact with the vocals, both elements bouncing off one another and heightening the energy with their contrast, 

The level of musical chemistry in this project is commendable and the energy is infectious. Music For My Friends is a deeply personal and raw exploration of the indie rock genre from GEOFF WESTEN