The Smith Street Band: More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me
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The Smith Street Band: More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me

More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me is an exploration into relationships, anxiety and nostalgia. Wil Wagner commands the lyrical narrative of The Smith Street Band’s fourth album in a manner that is more vulnerable and honest than ever before. Each of the twelve tracks showcases quintessential Smith Street lyrics, Wagner somehow managing to achieve the amalgamation of a dark and heavy, yet also cheeky verse.

Featuring good friend Jess Locke, ‘Birthdays’ is one of the first singles off the record. This track describes an idealised relationship, Wagner imagining a girl that will ‘be the one’. This fantasy narrative has lighter tones, highlighted in lyrics such as “I don’t mean to put the pressure on, I got a few names for a daughter, can’t think of one for a son”.

The silent hero of the album however is ‘Young Once’. Written during a hot summer afternoon by the pool, the track details it’s when we look back in retrospect that we realise the important moments. The song fades on the lyrics “we were happy once” into a nostalgic haze.

The Smith Street Band are about to embark on their biggest tour yet and I can assure you that this is one not to miss.

4 Stars
Pool House Records / Remote Control Records
Reviewed by Chelsea King