THE INTERSPHERE: Wanderer (POP,Alternative Rock): review / opinion to read on Music Waves

Deliveries from The Intersphere has been getting further and further apart of late. Whereas in the 2010s it took around two years for a new album to appear, it now takes five. Could it be that questions, a slight lack of inspiration, a pandemic or changes in the members' personal lives have had an impact on the band's life? It would seem that a little of all this is at the root of this in productivity and a consequence of the overall result of this aptly named 'Wanderer'.

Whether intentional or not, the name "Wanderer" fits quite well with the content of this album, which seems to waver on which direction to take. This comes as no surprise, as the members of The Intersphere have already announced that they have not set themselves any stylistic limits, and now that they all have families of their own, this band is above all a way for them to get together and enjoy themselves.

A good half of "Wanderer" features what the band does best, namely classy, searching pop/rock, with excellent tracks like 'Bulletproof' and 'Wanderer' opening the album in the best possible way. Creative, easily accessible but varied, and full of little technical feats that the musicians are sure to appreciate (particularly the rhythm section), they make no mistakes. The more modern 'Down', with its little electro effects, followed by the bouncy 'Who Likes To Deal With Death', which comes close to Two Doors Cinema Club, are also real successes.

It's a shame the rest isn't up to the same standard. 'Heads Will Roll' tries to toughen things up but, like 'A La Carte', part of which seems to have been inspired by some mainstream radio hits (including Jennifer Lopez's 'On The Floor'), it contrasts too much with the rest of the album. And unfortunately, although they're enjoyable and more in tune with the traditional content that The Intersphere usually offers, the last three tracks don't shine for their originality.

You can't blame The Intersphere for not trying to evolve. Nor can "Wanderer" be criticised for not being effective. But it's likely that some fans were expecting better, or rather a little more renewal from a band that had accustomed us to excellence. Despite this relative disappointment, "Wanderer" remains an excellent gateway to discover this talented band, who have their place among the most interesting formations of the genre. - Official website

THE INTERSPHERE

WANDERER

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POP