Ohio’s The Static Wake delve into the complexities of toxic experiences and lasting negativity, with the uniquely enchanting, passionately all-consuming single Wraith.
Beautifully crafted, Wraith showcases both a sense of conceptual purpose and a clear talent for carving out uniquely immersive, musically powerful soundscapes.
Offering a clearly versatile performance, from softer inflections to melodic choruses and the more fiercely explosive depths of metalcore alike, Wraith marks an addictively evocative and notably unforgettable introduction to The Static Wake. The pristine and thoughtful arrangement of the track allows it to connect and represent these underlying ideas in an unrivaled fashion, even including a near-gospel outro of melodic simplicity and calm.
Masterfully contrasting the intense and gentle, Wraith acts as a superb example of what honest and unconfined creative expression can achieve. A memorable introduction to The Static Wake – I look forward to hearing more.