Nomad debuted earlier this yr with the groovy No Stress. I truthfully had to return and re-read my assessment to do not forget that tune, however after jarring my reminiscence its “no stress, no diamond” hook shortly wormed its means again in. I suppose this can be a testomony to its enduring catchiness, even when I personally disliked that factor of the observe. Seven months later, the fellows are again with their follow-up Name Me Again — one other tune I’ll almost certainly overlook shortly after they cease selling it.

I could not have liked that “no stress, no diamond” hook, however it’s extra of a calling card than you will discover in Name Me Again. The blokes take a slower, sentimental strategy this time round, showcasing vocals over acoustic guitar and trap-influenced percussion. This isn’t a foul set-up, however the execution leaves one thing to be desired. The melodies are limp and repetitive, failing to seize consideration. There’s simply not sufficient selection inside the tune’s construction, regardless of how impassioned the members sound performing it. With none identifiable excessive factors, Name Me Again unfolds with out a sense of musical storytelling. It seems like a flat line all through.

Grade: D