There's something hauntingly comforting about Goddamn Wolves' newest single, "So Long." It's reminiscent of sifting through a box of old photos and somehow managing a smile amidst the tears. Written during the quieter, more bitter days of COVID quarantine and reimagined with live drums and shimmering harmonies, this song captures the spirit of wistful reflection with an unexpectedly light step.
The Raleigh trio, Chris Weilding, Laura McCullough, and Drew Foglia have been forging a path in the indie rock world, and "So Long" stands out on their newly issued "THE DOOM EP." The song utilizes a mix of blistering alt-rock urgency and melodic pop openness that marries the naked aggression of Pixies with the charm of The New Pornographers.
Chris and Laura share lead vocals, harmonizing them with a call-and-response tenderness that sounds almost intimate and vulnerable. It's as if you're eavesdropping on a conversation between two people coming to terms with a mutual loss or a prolonged goodbye. For the first time in this version, the presence of live drums gives it a missing pulse that is subtle but crucial. Drew's innovative rhythms are no mere timekeepers. They propel the track forward like a beating heart slowly mending.
Then there's the outro, a quiet stunner. Every band member's three-part vocal harmony cuts through like a breeze blowing in through the open window, not overdone but undeniable. That kind of musical moment sticks with you long. With "So Long," Goddamn Wolves serve up a feeling, a memory, a mood, a moment. It's a bittersweet postcard from a weird time told in the enveloping, imperfect beauty of indie rock done right.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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June 03, 2025
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