Parka’s latest release ‘Super God’ is somewhat more lo-fi than their previous releases, the infectiously catchy and anthemic tracks ‘Big Ego’ and ‘Woahh’. There’s more of a balance in terms of Lowry’s wrought vocal “tell me I’m a super god / just let me off” and his bandmates’ slick melody construction. The lyrics smoothly delivered by the Chesterfield-hailing frontman are spat out quickly and slickly, giving the track a professional sheen: “You’re a gentleman / a better man / but you can’t show off like that.”
The track reaches an epic instrumental around the 2:40 mark and this is clever, as it’s about time Lowry’s bandmates joined their frontman in the spotlight. Thomas Barker’s frenetic drumming and Billy Hewitt’s resonating riffs are carefully balanced and combine to create the angsty backdrop to Lowry’s ever-engaging narrative.
It’s important that the track builds to a deafening crescendo, for Parka have become synonymous for their spirited live sets. If the end of this track doesn’t have “circle pits” all over it, then I’ll be damned.
‘Super God’ is currently set for release on March 21st.
Words by Beth Kirkbride