Recorded between Los Angeles and their homes in Baltimore, 'NEVER ENOUGH' is produced by TURNSTILE’s Brendan Yates. The expansive collection is a restless and exhilarating evolution of the band’s genre-defying sound. A transformative journey, both fearless and alive, by one of the most forward-thinking and influential bands of their generation. 'NEVER ENOUGH' follows TURNSTILE’s widely celebrated album 'GLOW ON', which earned the band four GRAMMY nominations.
Continuing the experimentation from 2021’s ‘Glow On’, the album that catapulted the band into the mainstream, this record adds extra flourishes to their established sound, keeping the listener thoroughly engaged. Scattered across 45 minutes are lovely Moog synths, triumphant horns, dream-pop guitars, funk-laden basslines, and even a beautiful flute solo on track “Sunshower” from Shabaka Hutchings (Sons of Kemet). Indie darlings Hayley Williams (Paramore), Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) and Faye Webster have guest vocal appearances as well, and yet the whole record is produced by the band’s very own frontman, Brendan Yates.
The punk core that defines Turnstile is still present throughout. “SOLE” features the appropriate amount of builds and breakdowns, with a brilliant fake-out ending. Likewise, “SEEIN’ STARS” and “BIRDS” form a great one-two punch on the B side, the latter being maybe the track most reminiscent of earlier Turnstile soundscapes. Across all tracks, Daniel Fang’s drumming is a constant highlight, varied yet always lively and intense.
Whether Turnstile still fits the hardcore mold is irrelevant. Becoming popular is no longer synonymous with “selling out”, and the band stay true to their values on community and social consciousness while projecting to a wider audience. Above all, Yates, Fang, McCrory, Lyons and Mills have shown the world that their band is ostensibly hardcore in the ways that matter most - their ethos, energy, and connection.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ethan says: With ‘NEVER ENOUGH’, Turnstile have strayed so far from any hardcore-punk formula that the world’s biggest hardcore band suddenly have their street-cred in question. But while punk fans debate semantics and decide how wide the scene’s gate should be, Turnstile are busy embracing their new-found place on the world stage.Continuing the experimentation from 2021’s ‘Glow On’, the album that catapulted the band into the mainstream, this record adds extra flourishes to their established sound, keeping the listener thoroughly engaged. Scattered across 45 minutes are lovely Moog synths, triumphant horns, dream-pop guitars, funk-laden basslines, and even a beautiful flute solo on track “Sunshower” from Shabaka Hutchings (Sons of Kemet). Indie darlings Hayley Williams (Paramore), Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) and Faye Webster have guest vocal appearances as well, and yet the whole record is produced by the band’s very own frontman, Brendan Yates.
The punk core that defines Turnstile is still present throughout. “SOLE” features the appropriate amount of builds and breakdowns, with a brilliant fake-out ending. Likewise, “SEEIN’ STARS” and “BIRDS” form a great one-two punch on the B side, the latter being maybe the track most reminiscent of earlier Turnstile soundscapes. Across all tracks, Daniel Fang’s drumming is a constant highlight, varied yet always lively and intense.
Whether Turnstile still fits the hardcore mold is irrelevant. Becoming popular is no longer synonymous with “selling out”, and the band stay true to their values on community and social consciousness while projecting to a wider audience. Above all, Yates, Fang, McCrory, Lyons and Mills have shown the world that their band is ostensibly hardcore in the ways that matter most - their ethos, energy, and connection.
TRACK LISTING
1. Never Enough
2. Sole
3. I Care
4. Dreaming
5. Light Design
6. Dull
7. Sunshower
8. Look Out For Me
9. Ceiling
10. Seein’ Stars
11. Birds
12. Slowdive
13. Time Is Happening
14. Magic Man