EP Review: Goodluck Jonathan – This Is Our Way Out
Brighton five piece Goodluck Jonathan (presumably named after the Nigerian President) are not a band to hang around. September saw the release of their first in a trio of EPs ‘Broken Heart’. Now, before the drums from that four track masterpiece have even finished ringing in my ears comes second EP ‘This Is Our Way Out’. Continuing from where they left off, the four tracks here see Nick Brookes’ emotional and melodic vocals (think along the lines of the Maccabees) blended with explosive drums and awesome guitar riffs in a brave and unusual but ultimately satisfying combination of indie and post rock. Lyrically they pay as much care and attention to the songs as they do musically; as Nick Brookes sings ‘my hearts getting faster with every beat/I think it my explode/I don’t want to die alone’ (‘Fatman’) you can almost feel his pain. The lead song, ‘Backs To The Wall’ with its great hooks and sing-along chorus, is probably the best song on the EP but it’s a close call. 8/10
Mark Cousens
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