The energy is just transformed into something more spiritual. This slower trend (slower being a relative term) continues through the next couple of songs on the album, but despite their technically slower pace, the album never loses energy. Instead of staying in their lane, the song opens up and slows down for an ending that is inviting and a call for everyone to sing along. The song not only has an acoustic guitar (which I never thought I would hear from the duo), but is arranged in a way that is fresh. The second song North East South West is an excellent example of how Japandroids have evolved since Celebration Rock. It shares the same spirit as early Japandroids, but forecasts the widened vision of production and instrumentation that continues to unfold as the album progresses. The drum roll gears you up for the fury and passion that the title track conveys. The opening title track evokes the same emotions that you would feel if you were watching a band live. It's still hopeful punk music but the boys from Japandroids are all grown up.
And if Celebration Rock is the standards by which i rate all other albums, I am thrilled to say that some will find Near To The Wild Heart Of Life just as provocative and will hold it just as close to the heart. The album came to me during a summer when i felt alone, and supported me emotionally.
Their album Celebration Rock literally changed me and the way I write music as a whole. Their album Celebration Rock literally changed me and the Let me preface this review by saying I have a heavy bias in favor of Japandroids. Let me preface this review by saying I have a heavy bias in favor of Japandroids.
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