We Write About Music · Review · 4 August 2026
Austin Sher for We Write About Music. Originally published .
Read the original at We Write About MusicAustin Sher's angle is patience: an album built to last rather than to chase a moment, and a band you cannot pin to one genre. The review is the most performance-focused of the three, going through the drumming, the bass, the guitar solos and the vocals in turn, and it lands on Wicked Din as a complete album made for people who still sit down with one.
There's a real difference between an album made quickly to chase a moment and one built patiently to last, and “Wicked Din” belongs firmly to the second category!
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This Tennessee six-piece spent a year and a half crafting their debut, and that kind of care is audible in every single track.
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For us, it's genuinely exciting when you can't pin a band down.
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Every member of this band brings their absolute best, and it shows.
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The drum work is killer throughout, driving these songs with real energy and precision.
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The bass sits perfectly in the pocket, giving the whole album a rock solid foundation to build from.
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The electric guitar solos are a huge highlight, full of personality and just the right amount of grit when they pop up.
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The vocals carry a genuine passion that ties every element together.
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At eight songs and just under 40 minutes, “Wicked Din” is exactly the kind of complete listening experience that feels increasingly rare these days.
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The sonic shift between the opener “I Knew” and the near 8-minute thriller “Kiss Hello” sound like two different bands. However, their signature feel runs through it perfectly to keep you glued to the next track.
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