DP aka Domenic Petrella is back with his eight-song release entitled Wandering. If you are unfamiliar with his work he creates instrumental music and with his latest I feel like he might playing into a ’90s alternative even more then before which I have no problem with. Bands like Pavement and Yo La Tengo come to mind.
Petrella starts with a good one entitled “FINDING YOURSELF” which starts with clean guitar and the low hum of an organ. Feedback emerges creating a short crescendo to the more explosive chord progression. As the song progresses there are peaks and valleys with the most intense climax coming around the three-minute mark. Up next is “AWKWARD FEELING” which contains a prominent lead guitar that replace the focal point you might be used to hearing from the vocals. This song felt a little more aligned with a group like The Pixies especially the breakdown. “SOMETHING ON MY MIND” was a different type of stye than I have heard from Petrella. The guitar work is more cerebral and the music in general feels more thought provoking. I thought the way he utilized feedback on this track was top notch. Up next is “WHEN YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN.” The song revolves around the bass this time as the guitar feedback creates the atmosphere which comes in and out during the performance. Last but not least is “HEADPHONES (TRASH THE EARPODS)” which gets back to guitar having a more prominent role. It’s an upbeat song and a good one to close out on. DP is no doubt a prolific artist who has stuck to the foundation he created for himself with only minor deviations. I have no issues with an artist who understands what he's good at and consistently delivers material you can count on. Wandering is another addition that is on at least equal footing with some of his best work. Recommended.
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