February 24, 2022
Not many bands have a setlist of non-stop bangers, but The Wrecks never miss. The four-member, indie-rock band based in Los Angeles released their debut EP, “We Are The Wrecks,” in 2015. The band snuck into a home recording studio where a friend was house sitting and recorded their first album. Even with little to no producing experience, the album quickly hit the alt-rock charts, effectively launching The Wrecks’s career.
“We Are The Wrecks” included three songs, the most notable being “Favorite Liar.” This single is largely credited for the band’s fast leap to fame and is still one of their top songs. The catchy guitar riffs and well-placed bass support Nick Anderson’s strong vocals perfectly, guaranteeing you’ll have this song on repeat for days. The song seamlessly blends hard rock with the more upbeat, catchy tunes that have come to be The Wrecks’s trademark.
Next came the “Panic Vertigo” EP with five songs, including another top hit, “Figure This Out.” This track utilizes clever, memorable lyrics and perfectly-timed bass drops to become a crowd favorite. After “Panic Vertigo,” the band played around with several singles and some covers, including a snappy rendition of Hall and Oates’s “Rich Girl.”
But the best work from The Wrecks is their first full-length album, 2020’s “Infinitely Ordinary.” This album, though only 24 minutes, packs a punch. When I said The Wrecks never miss, I specifically had this album in mind. The album as a whole takes listeners on an emotional journey while still upholding the quality of the music and beats. When The Wrecks give up the guitar and drums for a slower song, they make up for it with mesmerizing piano and thoughtful lyrics. The album’s title track starts this way and slowly builds into a beat drop you’ll want to use for all your summer montages. And trust me — the song is even better performed live with The Wrecks’s energetic and captivating stage presence.
The complete discography is perfect for both wild parties and late-night drives, yet again showing the versatility and quality of The Wrecks’s music. Whatever setting you find yourself in, be prepared to have these songs stuck in your head for days. But I don’t think you’ll mind.
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