EP REVIEW: THE ROUTINE ‘UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES’
The opening track “Too Many Times” quickly submerges you into a distorted, electric guitar-driven rock sound environment. A melodic, emotive vocal line in the middle of the chaos is the voice that comes to you on a silent night. The Routine gets under your skin and hits you right in the feels with their latest release, Under the Circumstances.
Under the Circumstances was a creation of long-distance collaboration. Hailing from the UK, the band spreads out across Cambridge and London. Written during the lockdown, the EP name was also inspired by the unique, isolated circumstance.
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“Do it For You” has an emotional-charged, bluesy guitar riff that gently leads the way and puts us in the hand of lead singer Liam Palmer’s soulful, road-worn voice. There’s a sensitive, vulnerable aspect of their music that connects immediately with people. Whether through their buoyant rocker color palette or raw, authentic lyrism, The Routine always gets you under any circumstances.
As shocking it may sound, but no two songs are alike. The band has shown their incredible versatility by exploring various sounds and styles in Under the Circumstances. Each title brings you on a different journey, evoking a feeling that you’ve long forgotten.
