STRFKR has always been a constantly evolving entity, growing over the
years from rambunctious beginnings into the manicured electro-pop
perfection they exhibited on their last studio album, 2016’s
pristine Being No One, Going Nowhere. New single "Never The Same" is a
sharp left turn from anything the band has explored before, hitting
hard with a minimal arrangement of acoustic guitars, stripped down
drums and Josh Hodges' familiar weightless vocals all bathed in lo-fi
production. The song is warm and direct, with twisting melodies and a
straightforward delivery that highlights how vulnerable the band's
lyrics can be. This kind of careful, hushed energy is new territory
for STRFKR, and it's a risky move for a band loved for their
exclamatory synth pop. Going out on this ledge results in one of the
band's most immediate and rewarding songs, one that's strange and
beautiful but as intense as a secret being whispered in your ear.
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