Lost Vessels Soar on 'Broken But Okay'

Clocking in at three and a half minutes, this Minty Boi Recordings release is a masterclass in melodic tension and cathartic release.

From the opening guitar riffs, I was struck by the dynamic weight injected by new lead guitarist Reuben Parlane, whose crisp textures anchor Eileen Jolly’s razor-sharp lead vocals. The verse captures a palpable sense of daily anxiety before expanding into a soaring, gang-vocal chorus that feels tailormade for festival crowds. Ethan Page’s drum work drives a devastating half-time breakdown that lets the track breathe before launching into one final, triumphant hook.Echoing the emotional directness of early Paramore alongside the technical punch of Taking Back Sunday, 'Broken But Okay' transforms existential frustration into pure anthemics.

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