American alternative rock band Grouplove’s sixth studio album I Want It All Right Now culminates the band’s reflective lens into their past, present and future sounds of their career. It is their most recent album in the two years since This is Us. (2021) Grouplove invites listeners into their world with the enticing album opener, “All” in which the verses are particularly introspective on societal expectations and ourselves. The chorus encapsulates listeners with its combined vocals that proceed to get louder by the end, suggesting a yearning for community against the isolation of human society. Christian Zucconi’s robust vocal delivery on this track will captivate any listener with the concept of having it all. Verses such as “I wanna have a good time, wanna be fine / I want it all right now” demonstrate the human need for fulfillment and the concept of why it is needed.
Conceptually, I Want It All Right Now is a record that could be described as a kaleidoscope of connecting stories within the tracks that serve as a way of healing and fulfillment in life. Tracks such as “Cheese” pulls in listeners through its strumming guitar intro that climaxes into a pulsating chorus and drums. The buildup of the track takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions and thrills. Zucconi’s verses are about time passing quickly, at the same time urging listeners to hold onto memories close to their hearts, such as family and friends. Other tracks talk about making mantras for oneself, such as “Billie” the verses illustrate the message of how a calming mantra can help. Lyrically, the verses: “Follow me down to a place, where we lose control, / And I will help you unwind at a time when you won’t let go” allude to the protagonist of the song reassuring listeners through the percussion, one can and will find solitude and hope in themselves. Originally, I Want It All Right Now ended with the closer “Walls” that begins its intro softly with strumming guitars and vocals, then twists its production into a heavy beat that metaphorically could be interpreted as the protagonist retrospection on where it all began. Starting at square one, the protagonist could be contemplating with their thoughts and outcome of their life. Verses such as: “I’m just sitting on a wall / I’m always trying to do it all” attest to listeners contemplating their own life choices and what purpose they serve in this world.
Recently, Grouplove released a deluxe edition of I Want It All Right Now that includes six bonus tracks. One being a live version of “All.” These tracks further culminate the message of meaning and maturity of Grouplove’s career. From the eccentric “Chances” to the energetic “All” these songs, along with the original release, integrate themes of love, intuition and growth that further the evolution of Grouplove’s resilient career. The current line of Grouplove consists of Christian Zucconi (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar), Hannah Hooper (lead and backing vocals, keyboards), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vocals), Daniel Gleason (Bass) and Benjamin Homola (drums). Each member adds an integral part to the band’s persona of resistance and resilience within their music. I Want It All Right Now (Deluxe) is an album that showcases Grouplove offering a new perspective in creating stories through songs that dive deep into resisting societal expectations of perfection. Through the band’s dynamic production of guitars, immaculate arpeggios and eclectic sounds, Grouplove crafts a bridge between their old fans and new ones by using relatable themes. Grouplove is continuing their musical journey, weaving profound messages of meaning within their music..
I Want It All Right Now (Deluxe) is recommended for new and old fans of Grouplove. If fans seek an album reminiscent of early 90’s indie rock bands that juxtapose eclectic production and emotional lyrics, this is for them. Grouplove is a band that has stood the test of time. Through their evolution they resist societal expectations, bringing forth an album that culminates their journey by combining sounds reminiscent of their debut and meshing it with a newer eclectic production. Grouplove’s musical future is bright and illuminating, pushing boundaries with no limitations. They have proven to be a band that will continue to grow and encapsulate upcoming and current fans of all.
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