“Why Even Try” is the best example of this directness:īut I let it fall and break, so why even try? As mentioned in the band’s statement, Bambi is about the questioning that comes while undergoing change and growth, and a number of tracks here are meant to be answers to these questions, in which direct and unambiguous lyrics are needed. Their lyrics are usually long puzzles of metaphors and images that leave fans frazzled. Something longtime fans of Hippo Campus will notice about Bambi is its lack of lyrical ambiguity. Still from music video for “Golden” (Source: Hippo Campus, YouTube) “Golden” has a chilling transition into some of the best guitar licks heard from them in a while. “Doubt” has a smooth guitar solo during the bridge featuring Corey Wong from funk group Vulfpeck that shows just how committed Hippo Campus is to letting go of the reins. The genius opening track, “Mistakes,” puts you in a chapel listening to Gregorian chants, while simultaneously placing you in the passenger seat of a spaceship about to enter a new dimension (especially with the vocal switch around 1:40). “Bubbles” has a jarring last bridge that sounds like your speakers are breaking. Fans of “Sun Veins” from their first album landmark will recognize these techniques, but the band really unpacks them on Bambi. The rest of the album is a testament to their experimentation, with distorted vocals, guitars, and synth drum beats throughout. For listeners looking to hear their ‘old’ sound, refer to tracks “Honestly,” “Golden,” and “Why Even Try” to get lost in their guitar melodies once again. The records’ strength is its ability to balance ‘new’ and ‘old’ sounds. With an interlude and outro like butter and some minor instrumental distortion throughout, it’s the perfect song to hint to fans that they’re trying something new.īambi definitely leans heavily on the pop side, but fans of their melodic guitar riffs need not worry. Right away, it’s clear that “Passenger” sets the precedent for the new direction taken on Bambi. but in a good way,” they tweeted, sending fans into a frenzy of emotion at the prospect of a new and different album. On June 12, 2018, the band released the single, “Passenger,” as an unexpected surprise to fans along with the announcement of a fall 2018 tour. Hearing lyrics written by both bassist Zach (“Doubt”) and lead guitarist Nathan (“Why Even Try,” “Bubbles”) coupled with dominant synths on almost every track proves how far their talents can spread. They hit their target with this one, and it speaks to their growth as a band. “Four individuals under the name hippo campus,” couldn’t be more accurate.
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