Justice Now! by Barista: Album Review

by Damien Reid November 1, 2022

November 1, 2022

Justice Now! by Barista: Album Review

Barista’s new album “Justice Now” has 11 tracks that are both powerful and thought-provoking with political connotations and social injustices across the globe in an attempt at a fusion genre.

The very first track “The Night Train” sets the tone of the album but “Billions” and “Lonely By Choice” reveals the album’s superiority and explore its full potential. With the titles “Anything” and “Bitch,” Barista explores a deeper level of tone communication on justice which is rare in modern rock. Barista’s approach to hooks seems straightforward at first, but as the album progresses, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of Justice Now’s literary complexity. Their lovely blend of classical motifs and hard rock melodicism are as highlighted as the smoothness among some of the tracks. “Breath” and “Cage” shape the record’s personality on their own, but they make greater sense when they’re played together. Justice Now’s most memorable moments might be the endings of “Little Bird” and “I Exist, Right?” There’s a gloomy and beautiful catharsis to see, and if that was all there was to a future album, I think this act would finally be getting the mainstream-quality praise that every underground artist wants.

Overall, the album is a group effort that builds on Han’s style of writing melodic songs. By putting together a team of creative people from all over the world, Barista makes a musical experience that can’t be found anywhere else.