“Long Goodbye” by Flock of Indifference kicks off their EP “Crashing Together” with a punchy, memorable riff.
This track displays the band’s knack for blending the post-punk brooding with the more accessible alt-rock vibes. Its driving groove, coupled with a jangle of guitars, brings a sense of urgency and resignation—a theme that beautifully mirrors the song’s title.
“Long Goodbye” is brilliant for its unpretentious and unique use of different instruments. Its melange of sounds is like hearing the Buzzcocks as if they had grown up on a diet of ’90s college rock; familiar, yet with its own twist.
The lyrics dance around themes of departure and lingering connections, which the band manages to convey with a mix of melancholy and an almost infectious energy.
The song’s structure, with its ebbs and flows, allows for moments where the music takes a backseat to the vocals, only to surge back with a vigour that keeps you hooked. It’s this feisty interplay that makes “Long Goodbye” more than a departure song but embracing the vacuum created by it.
“Long Goodbye” is a perfect anthem for those moments when one is caught between moving on and holding on, delivered with a punky, beautiful, and slightly morose charm.
