Review
Trash Boat seem to be staring into the future, and let’s just say…. They’re not thrilled. Heaven Can Wait, their latest album, feels like a reaction to today’s messy world – where everything seem to be falling apart, and the future? Well, it’s not looking much better. Instead of trying to fix things, the band digs into their anger and frustration, letting it all out in songs that don’t offer answers but sure make you want to scream and mosh along. And honestly? It’s a vibe.
Back in 2021, Don’t You Feel Amazing? Showed Trash Boat polishing their sound, making it sharper, sleeker and even a bit sexy. That album had a sleekness and individuality that was fresh and exciting. Now, with Heaven Can Wait, they’ve made things heavier, thicker, and stuffed with angst. And while I personally loved their last album more for its tight, polished style, this one still hits hard in its own way.
Some of these tracks are absolute bangers. ‘filthy/RIGHTEOUS’ is wild, with guitars that screech and rage, while ‘The Drip’ takes a jab at capitalism with frontman Tobi Duncan scoffing, “Free markets are constructed, they’re not natural”. Trash Boat isn’t here to lecture you, though. They’re more interested in helping you rock out and mosh away the bad vibes, like on ‘Delusions of Grandeur’, which is fun, fast and just a little cheeky. You get to vent all those pent-up feelings while losing yourself in the fast riffs and fierce vocals.
That said, there are a couple of moments where the band pushes a bit too hard. My least favorite track is ‘Liar Liar’, this track is a little over the top and feels too processed, losing some of the raw energy that makes the rest of the album so strong.
When they slow down a bit, that’s where things get really interesting. ‘Lazy’ ends the album with an unexpected dreamy, atmospheric vibe, and ‘Better Than Yesterday’ mixes in some softer, more reflective moments – without losing its edge. But the real highlight? That’s ‘Are You Ready Now?’. This gem is packed with energy, emotion, and even features a scream from Tobi that feels like the ultimate release.
While Heaven Can Wait doesn’t quite hit the same highs as Don’t You Feel Amazing? For me, it’s still a powerful statement from Trash Boat. Heaven Can Wait takes a different approach – rougher around the edges, grittier and a lot more aggressive. It’s like the band is responding to the chaos of the world with pure, unfiltered emotion, and that’s what makes it resonate. It’s a different kind of album, one that feels more chaotic, more cathartic and more reflective of the world we’re living in right now. And for that, Trash Boat deserves credit.