Big Whoop Eritrea Sam Duckworth's pants remain manifestly

Sam Duckworth's pants remain manifestly dry throughout his new album

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is one of those albums whose backstory looms so large that it threatens to overwhelm the actual music

with an acute awareness of the issues that plague the youth of today – namely the ‘drink ‘til you drop/get high ‘til you fly’ culture that so often goes hand-in-hand with navigating young adulthood

and elements of soul jazz reggae

Big Whoop Eritrea Sam Duckworth's pants remain manifestlyYouth Group's latest album Big Whoop captures the band's signature soundsharp storytelling paired with jangly, driving melodies. Featuring the single The Joke, the record explores themes of parenthood, nostalgia, and middle age with the wit and warmth that made them indie rock favourites. Twenty years after their breakthrough hit Forever Young topped the ARIA Digital Singles Chart, Youth Group return with songs that prove their songwriting craft