The New Professionals' Come Here Creature doesn’t waste time with filler across its 13 tracks, offering a concise, yet inventive take on the rock band format. From the outset, there's a sense that the group is pushing the limits of conventional structures, proving there's still plenty of room to experiment within a classic setup.
The album has a slow-burn appeal—each listen reveals new layers. While the hooks initially pull you in, the real magic reveals itself in subsequent spins. It's an album that rewards patience, allowing the listener to uncover its depth over time.
Sonically, The New Professionals operate in a space between a jam band and an alt-rock outfit. They aren't content to adhere to the usual verse-chorus-verse formula, opting instead for groove-heavy explorations that feel spontaneous and, at times, danceable. Tracks like “Chicago” exemplify this approach, with its airy, bouncing rhythm evolving into a shoegaze-tinged crescendo—a standout moment on the record. Similarly, “Understanding” channels an unbridled, euphoric energy that makes it one of the album's most immediate and visceral tracks.
The band also demonstrates a reflective side that doesn’t feel out of place amid the rock anthems. “Caught In a Pity” is an intimate and sincere highlight, striking an emotional chord without slipping into sentimentality.
With Come Here Creature, The New Professionals craft something unique—an album that's both playful and poignant, rich with moments worth revisiting. There’s plenty left to discover in its thoughtful layers, making it a record that lingers long after the final note.
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