Detailing the tumultuous nature of multifaceted relationships, management of expectations plus a first hand exploration into millennial existential dysphoria; the Cestrian Indie/Pop Punk devotees Peaness, treat their adoring fans to a reputably sincere taste of contemporary estrangement, with their incredibly ironically, poignantly named debut studio album - World Full of Worry.
Striving to enforce a deeply serious tone in juxtaposition to the band’s namesake; World Full of Worry is an exemplary mode of expression that toes the line between dissociative attainment from concurrent issues plaguing all levels of our relationships circles, to profoundly reflecting upon our lived experiences of external hardships, alongside the wants and needs detailed within our internal monologues.
Starting off with possibly one of the most intriguing inclusions to the track list – ‘Hurts ‘til It Doesn’t’ piques our interests with its uncanny resemblance to the Merseyside all-female trailblazing rockers The Liverbirds, as well as its incredible ability to transport us to the early 1960’s rock ‘n roll dance halls; Whilst ‘Girl Just Relax’ acts as a sort of wake up and smell the coffee anthem, due to its almost neurotic-like focus on misguided personal progression. The track is especially impressive due to its realistic yet inherently bold approach to expressing a need to chill out and focus on some well deserved tender loving care.
Throughout World Full of Worry the established lifeblood of the LP, has predominantly laid within the realms of indie pop alongside what feels like surf rock sensibilities; however it seems the more upbeat sound waves that echoed throughout the rest of the exploration ended rather abruptly.
The final act of the album literally named ‘Sad Song’, lends itself as a testament to the act of stepping away from toxicity and inhabiting the true extent of inner power. The track’s calm brand of defiance while exposing the emotional toll of a relationship gone array, is a sombre yet thoroughly empowering note that softens with the sound of the to and fro of waves on a beach, which honestly creates such a beautifully hypnotic conclusion.
With the album’s concoctions seeking to blur the lines between frothy exuberance and testy tales of unavoidable tension, it would seem the fruitfulness lies in an overarching voice of reason mentality that is not only relatable but stress relieving.
As impressive as aspects of the album are, especially for the mixture of elements attempting to balance out the emotional equivalent of heaven and hell; a disappointing quality that made itself known across several tracks is the element of harmlessness. It has potential, yet there’s not enough wow factor or sense of promise to go back for a second listen.