The Open Flames Strike Nostalgia With "Eat Alone" - A Sonic Love Letter To Alternative Rock

"Eat Alone" is out now [photo: The Open Flames]

Ahead of their upcoming debut album due in February, The Open Flames have released "Eat Alone", a track reminiscent of the pop rock bands of yesteryear.

The sound of feedback over a drum intro leads the way for the track. It doesn't take long afterwards for the track to elicit feelings of nostalgia - distorted guitars, slow, cruising drums, and gentle vocals adding a low, melodic edge, reminding me of a Subvision-era Tobias Forge.

The instruments are mixed and blended well, creating a pleasant soundscape. It's a nice contrast to the track's slightly less uplifting message of wanting to help someone who doesn't want the help.

The lyrics do a great job of painting this message to the listener, using an effective storytelling format to build the relationship between a caregiver and their loved one.

The music is technically simple, but it doesn't leave any gaps. Everything weaves together perfectly - the band are tight in their performance, and know their craft.

The Open Flames - catchy indie rock [photo: The Open Flames]

The end result is perfectly deserving of the 'pop noir' label the band give themselves, straddling the thin line between catchy alternative rock and easy-listening indie.

"Eat Alone" is out now on streaming services

The Open Flames releases their debut album, "Same Time Next Year", on the 14th February