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The Great Emu War Casualties
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'Wanna See You’ (out Friday, February 27), the second single from The Great Emu War Casualties' upcoming debut album, ‘Public Sweetheart No.1' (out Friday, March 27), is a slice of everyday happiness in the band's otherwise cathartic and emotional repertoire.
Following on from their earlier single this year ‘Donut’, ‘Wanna See You’ is proof that the band can write a happy song - if they choose to. Their previous three EPs sing to broken hearts, existential reflections, and candid commentary on life, but as the band moves into album territory, ‘Wanna See You’ breaks up that anxiety and reminds us that life can still be ok. Joe Jackson shares:
“Wanna See You is proof that I can write a happier song and just choose not to 95% of the time. It’s actually not that happy is it? It’s a simple song about the fact that I wanna see you every time you call and sometimes that’s all you need.”
Even for their ‘happy song’, The Great Emu War Casualties have demonstrated their skill in contrast, combining the light and the dark through their bleak but evocative imagery, and bright, spirited musicality. Continuing with their sharp and observant lyricism, ‘Wanna See You’ explores that feeling of wanting to see someone when they call.
The clever lyrical commentary, speaking of everyday exchanges everyone can relate to, is carried by jangly guitars and a tight rhythm section. Crisp, layered vocal harmonies create space in the track and add a lightness to the arrangement, further cementing the band's classic indie pop sound. Complimenting the simple yet catchy melody, whirring guitar riffs and a healthy dose of tambourine round out the track, adding a sprinkle of peppiness and erasing any second thoughts of sadness.
Self-aware and self-assured, The Great Emu War Casualties look inward to create art from angst. Reflecting on regrets, dreams, and growing up, the band's upcoming debut album ‘Public Sweetheart No.1’ (out Friday, March 27) is a cathartic and vulnerable expose on what it is to be alive.
‘Wanna See You’ (out Friday, February 27) is the light before the dark for The Great Emu War Casualties, reminding us of the happiness to be found in the simple things in life.
