Recommended tracks: “Same Old Story,” “The Weekend,” “Don’t Take the Night”
Artists you may like: 5 Seconds of Summer, Wallows, The 1975
THE DRIVER ERA’s Obsession is exactly what its title promises: a feverish, hypnotic ride through a disco-infused pop-rock world. Released April 11, Obsession is as addictively riotous as the band’s live performances, establishing brother-duo Ross and Rocky Lynch as masters of sultry, cinematic sonic storytelling, with each track dripping in late-night drama and neon-drenched yearning.
The album opens with the smoky allure of “You Keep Me Up at Night,” a mysterious, slow-burning track that pulls listeners into a twilight world where obsession feels like destiny. It’s a hypnotic entry point, flecked with disco rhythms and steeped in shadowy seduction, setting a familiar tone to fans while also proving their maturity with this new era.
“Don’t Walk Away” grooves into rockier terrain, while “Same Old Story” is a highlight on the tracklist. Its synth-rock production underlines lyrical themes of fleeting connection—the kind of love that flares up fast and vanishes just as quickly, always in the dark of night. “The Weekend” is a sun-soaked detour, returning to the carefree vibe of the Girlfriend album. A nostalgic yet playful reinvention for The Driver Era, “The Weekend” is equipped to be the fuel for every fan’s warm-weather music obsession with its summery, sunset feel and eclectic piano solo bridge.
The album’s midnight moodiness returns with “Nothing Left to Lose,” a jazzier, electro-piano driven track that walks like a soul searching through city streets, hoping fate might let something cosmic fall into place. “I Can’t Believe She Got Away” leans into a vintage Hollywood glow, wrapping a noxious obsession in neon sonics and longing vocals. It’s cinematic and haunting — a glamorous ache for a lover who disappeared into the dark. But The Driver Era doesn’t take long to fall back into their groove, with “Don’t Take The Night” shining as the most deliciously bass-heavy glitter bomb of the project. It’s an intoxicating, obsession-worthy, dancefloor-ready track.
As a whole, Obsession is sultry and sleek, serving as a glittery evolution of The Driver Era’s sound in such a way that feels both retro and refreshingly new. With this project, the duo proves that by leaving their obsessions behind, they just might become yours.
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