Track by Track offers artists the opportunity to guide readers through each song on their latest release. Today, Omnigone frontman Adam Davis discusses the band's new album, Wild.
East Bay ska punk band Omnigone have returned with their third studio album, WildA passionate and uncompromising work that represents the pinnacle of musical realization for the vocalist (and In defense of ska (co-host) Adam Davis.
Wild was recorded live with Jack Shirley at Oakland's Atomic Garden in just three and a half days, with all music written by bassist Barry Krippene. Unlike his previous albums, Davis did not play guitar and only recorded vocals.
“Barry stopped drinking in 2019, which gave him a new direction as a songwriter,” he adds. “We usually have a waiting list of 25-30 full song demos. Some of them are mine, but the vast majority are his.”
Davis also reveals that Wild It is, without a doubt, the album he always wanted to make. “Now, when I look back, I feel like I compromised, I cheated myself or I wasted my time,” he explains. “There are other albums where I knew what I wanted, but I couldn’t achieve it. Wild “It’s an album I would have loved as a teenager, as an angry young adult, and now.”
She continues: “Feral is defined as ‘in the wild, after escaping captivity or domestication.’ That title perfectly sums up how this album feels. This album won’t be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me. When I make art or music, that’s my north star. If it’s something I want to hear, I’ve made it. If someone else enjoys it, all the better.”
David hopes to inspire his listeners to do the same by staying true to themselves. “If you’ve figured this out, if you’re one of the few who see themselves reflected in these words, I hope you’re living your life on your own terms,” he says. “If not, start today. If I could form a new ska punk band at 40, you can do what you’ve been putting off, too.”
stream Wild Read Davis' full track-by-track analysis below.
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