It’s been five years since Jack Tatum aka Wild Nothing dropped Indigo, a lush album which transported listeners to a hazy, dreamlike realm with its playful, synth pop jams. On Hold, which just got released via Captured Tracks, he doubles down on this direction, making it his most bombastic and most pop LP.
Delved into the ’80s aesthetics, Hold features Wild Nothing’s catchiest and most vulnerable songs in his career, like the beautiful and anthemic “Dial Tone” or “Headlights” (which also features Australian singer/songwriter Hatchie). At some moments it can feel a bit too repetitive, but in general, it is a strong release and a definite win for Tatum, who once again cemented his reputation as one of the most consistent and talented indie musicians of the ’10s.
Stream below and buy the record here.
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