A little bit of everything

Wussy is back again with the release of What Heaven Is Like, which is an album that can easily be described as having many different faces throughout. Wussy does a good job on What Heaven Is Like as far as making each track its very own and keeping the attention of the listener for the entirety of the album.

The opening track “One Per Customer” is the perfect introduction to the band Wussy in the sense that it is slightly odd, but still very intriguing. The instrumentals are an attention-getter right off the bat. The instrumentals are followed by vocals that might not be expected if this is your first time hearing Wussy, as well as lyrics that are sure to keep your attention as they tell a story to the listener. The different vocal styles layered over one another offer a unique sound that only a band like Wussy can pull off.

The next track “Cake” possesses a completely different vibe than that of the song proceeding it. This specific track is a lot more energized and focuses more on the female vocals that were only layered in on the opening track. There is a somewhat psychedelic feeling to the guitar work featured on this track that definitely sets it apart from the first track on the album. A little over halfway through the song there is an instrument-only part that really makes this track stand out due to how unique it is in nature.

“Firefly” shows up a little later on the album and is sure to captivate the listener solely based on the guitar and vocal combination. This track is simplistic in nature, but because of this is one of the more refreshing tracks on all of What Heaven Is Like. This is the type of song you might hear in an indie film during a driving scene, which should make you feel a certain way inside when listening to it. The ambiance in the background just continues to add layers to this strong track as it goes on, making a five-minute song seem almost too short.

All of the elements that are brought together on the song “Skip” are reminiscent of the band Mansions. Specifically, there is a certain eeriness about the vocal style featured on this track that sticks with you even after the track has finished up. The distorted guitar also adds to this feel/sound that is only enhanced once the vocals are added in. Although it is a little difficult to make out what is being sung, this song stands out due to the mixing of dramatic sounds throughout.

The album comes to a close with the track “Black Hole,” which offers yet another face to the album. This track does a nice job of wrapping up an album that offered several different tempos and vibes throughout by being a consistent slower jam. The line, “it’s the last time around” even speaks to the sentiment that the album is coming to a close, which should offer a sense of closure to the listener.