Real Farmer’s ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right‘ is some killer modern post-punk that hits like a shot of adrenaline. This album manages to capture a rare sense of playful energy while maintaining a gritty, sharp edge that feels both fresh and brings back memories from back in the day. It is a sonically diverse victory lap for the Dutch quartet, evolving from their high-octane garage roots into a more expansive landscape where jagged guitar lines meet “zenlike” grooves. The result is a record that feels perfectly balanced, smart enough to make you think, but loud enough to make you want to kick over a chair in the best way possible, especially when the vocals lean into a signature, dark gravel/ punchy delivery that every once in a while sounds like a hard-core Robert Smith, or if Glen Danzig had a bit more of a European accent.
Throughout ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right‘, Real Farmer delivers standout moments that showcase their impressive range and songwriting chops. One hell of an album power-packed opening track , “Missing Link,” the band’s signature intensity is on full display with the biting and relatable line, “The missing link is you, What are you gonna do?” which serves as a punchy wake-up call to the listener. Then there is “Run By Animals,” a track that slows things down just enough to let a hypnotic, rhythmic pulse take over, proving the band can be just as compelling when they’re being atmospheric. Finally, “System” acts as the album’s chaotic heart, featuring the urgent and cinematic observation, “The system is a bomb, It’s ticking in your palm,” delivered with a snarl that highlights that gritty, powerhouse vocal style heard across the release.
Real Farmer has crafted a sophomore effort that is as polished and professional as it is raw and exciting. ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right‘ stands as a testament to a band that knows exactly who they are while refusing to stay in one lane. It’s an incredibly positive and punchy ride through the frustrations of the modern world, delivered with a smirk and a wall of distorted sound. Whether you are spinning it on vinyl or blasting it through your headphones, this album is a definitive statement that Real Farmer is one of the most exciting acts to watch in the Netherlands’ music scene right now.
Links of interest:
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https://realfarmer.bandcamp.com/album/two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right