Problematic
Creative Destruction, 2026
9/10
This 3rd album from Motihari Brigade, which is spearheaded by Eric Winston, restores a defiant spirit of human independence in a time of artificially rooted digital algorithms, where each track invites us into the mind of a critical thinker.
“Cowboy Armageddon” starts the listen with a quick blast of rural rock, before the grooves of the warm title track brings frisky guitars and smooth vocals to the bright climate.
Moving along, “Not What They Seem” blends keys, guitars and drums into a rhythmic mashing amid very aware lyrics, while “Heedless Of The Storm” enlists acoustic guitar and expressive singing via the folk influenced protest song.
Further on, “Pleasure Craft” carries a retro spirit that benefits from colorful keys and invites singing-along, and “Someone’s Dream” exits with a heartfelt presence, plus some buzzing, for the charming duet.
Motihari Brigade channels the spirit of George Orwell across this insightful effort that spans classic, alt and indie-rock ideas, where we’re invited to a dystopian science fiction movie soundtrack that will suit the iconoclastic mind.
Travels well with: Motihari Brigade- Algorithm & Blues; Motihari Brigade- Power From Below