Indie rock realness and beach-side rhythms bring through organic guitars and a guy-next-door vocal tone – Vermin & the Beachrat reflect upon the actions of the night before, with The Whole Story remastered.
Somewhat reggae-like in its offbeat guitar pattern, blending this with a near-Elvis-esque vocal playfulness and character, The Whole Story remastered tells the unexpected story of a brother’s girlfriend running him over with his own car. The lyrics are completely unpredictable, short lines paving the way for a song that feels like a take on a drunken one-night-stand at first, later branching out for police interactions and the evocative realisation of the horrors that have occurred.
Laid back and pure, playful and unique, the storytelling core of The Whole Story is undoubtedly a calling card of Vermin & the Beachrat. The style and production are fairly raw, but genuine in being so, and the songwriting and hook resolve on top of this, that distinct guitar pattern, all makes for an indie offering that’s unmistakable in this setting.
Openly a reminder that life is largely unexpected, The Whole Story is a celebration of the messy and hilarious realities that often take us by surprise. It’s also a strong introduction to the style and songwriting of Vermin & the Beachrat – an act with a swiftly expanding repertoire.
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