Wattmore have returned with their signature smirk and a bottle of something strong in โRomantic Sideโ, a raucous, twang-laced singalong that skewers dating culture with a wink and a wallop. The Brisbane-based duo, made up of brothers Aiden and Kai Boak, turned heads with their debut Circus Life in both country and punk circles. Now their โRomantic Sideโ is here to pour everyone another round.
From the first notes, the track lurches into life with a slithering string arrangement and thumping percussion. Then in comes the vocal โ thick, swaggering, and endearingly rough-edged โ like a bloke three drinks in and brimming with ironic wisdom. Itโs charmingly off-kilter, like someone giving relationship advice they wouldnโt dare follow themselves.
The playful viciousness buried in the satire is typical of Wattmore as he mock dating cultureโs shallow performances while sounding like theyโre halfway in love with the chaos of it all. Lines hit with a sideways glance, a wink, and a bit of spit. But beneath the punk bravado, thereโs precision. The production by Lindsay Waddington is as tight as a snare, and the bandโs chemistry with the best of Australiaโs country session players keeps things humming with polish without losing edge.
Itโs a stomping, stumbling anthem. Wattmoreโs โRomantic Sideโ is a sure joy that you will love listening to on repeat. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan