Worrier’s sixth album, Trust Your Gut masters its delivery of thematic heartache with their accustomed melodic rock style, incorporating some elements of punk, pop and electronica. Led by vocalist Lauren Denitzio, the piece sticks to a short, almost formulaic style to elicit universal themes of heartbreak in its audience.

Trust Your Gut sees Worriers sticking to their crafted style– melodic rock that occasionally incorporates elements of other styles. The album possesses songs that systematically hover around the two to three minute mark and largely follow a similar style: a slower introduction, upbeat through the hook and a long outro. Aspects of electronica are evident in songs “Anything Else” and the titular “Trust Your Gut,” which adds an upbeat element to the pieces. Poppier notes help underscore the emotion in “Waste of Space” and “Charming,” further indicative of Worrier’s incorporation of varying melodies in their otherwise similar songs. 

Though Worriers introduce some different melodies, tracks and more, their inability to deviate from their designated formula undermines the album’s potential. Most songs stick to the aforementioned model, which hinders the audience from truly experiencing their musical capabilities. Trust Your Gut further could have done more to display Denitzio’s range, which remains covered by the otherwise predictable nature of their songs. 

Similar to the undeviating style of Trust Your Gut, its songs all emphasize the recurring theme of heartbreak. Songs that speak to the power of perseverance, including “Hold My Breath” and “I’m Not Mad,” indicate the power inherent in individuality following the end of an emotional journey. Further, they do not shy away from the more difficult periods in the aftermath of a breakup, apparent in the inability to fully forgive in “Math” and the confusion as to what may unfold in “Friends or Something.” Finally, Worriers speaks to the good memories that remain in “Cloudy and 55,” which arguably embodies both the lyrical and stylistic goal of the album.

Though Trust Your Gut clearly indicates its overarching concept, its lyrics– just like its style– feel overly repetitive. With songs that follow the same stylistic pattern and length, the lyrics simply feel like a continuation of this formula. Worriers can communicate their ideas well, but with little diversity in lyricism, it only impedes upon the style of the album. The incorporation of some minor melodies with predictable lyrics makes for another forgettable tale of heartbreak. 

Through incorporating some varying hymns into the album, adding slight dimension, their plain lyrics and formulaic style leave the album lacking in dimension. Though Trust Your Gut clearly displays Worrier’s attuned style, it feels repetitive despite its clear theme.