Nomad debuted earlier this yr with the groovy No Strain. I actually had to return and re-read my evaluate to keep in mind that track, however after jarring my reminiscence its “no stress, no diamond” hook rapidly wormed its approach again in. I suppose it is a testomony to its enduring catchiness, even when I personally disliked that ingredient of the observe. Seven months later, the blokes are again with their follow-up Name Me Again — one other track I’ll most certainly overlook shortly after they cease selling it.
I could not have beloved that “no stress, no diamond” hook, but it surely’s extra of a calling card than you will discover in Name Me Again. The blokes take a slower, sentimental method this time round, showcasing vocals over acoustic guitar and trap-influenced percussion. This isn’t a nasty set-up, however the execution leaves one thing to be desired. The melodies are limp and repetitive, failing to seize consideration. There’s simply not sufficient selection throughout the track’s construction, regardless of how impassioned the members sound performing it. With none identifiable excessive factors, Name Me Again unfolds with out a sense of musical storytelling. It seems like a flat line all over.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.5 |
Grade: D