The first EP of Zoro Cane as a Band was independently recorded, produced and published through Munich’s ‘Schaufel und Besen Records’ label. It showcases the new, different, unique sound and style of the band. The mood of the record dictates an unmistakable attitude with its four songs, each conveying a part of the band’s perspective on the theme surrounding the album – the search. Search for something greater, for answers, one’s place in the world and in life, reliability and the next challenge.
With the title-track ‘Walking Nowhere’, Zoro Cane kicks with its characteristic riff right in the head, and stays there a while. Behind the bright riff painting the song, hides a dark, ominous atmosphere of the verses. Together they make up not only the song, but also portray the sense of the EP itself – the drive to go further, refusing to stay in a place – although always wondering, what if there is no goal in sight?
‘Selfish Stick’ illustrates our ambivalent, somewhat toxic relationship with social media, and seeking attention from people we do not know or like, asking the critical question – why? Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere along the lines of this otherwise seemingly happy and dance-sounding song.
‘Tradition’ is pure rage. Rage against the strikingly usual ‘We have always done it that way’-statement, celebrating such traditions as hate, sexism and bigotry. Who finds him-/herself angry about these common traits of society, will definitely find a way to channel those emotions through this track.
A title named ‘Happy End’ only deserves to be the final track, crowning the idea of this release as a search for deeper meaning despite the distractions and negativity. If the end really is happy, is for the listener to decide, while Zoro Cane takes you through the highs and lows, depicting the moments of pure joy on one side and deepest worries on the other. Sliding from feelings of full energy towards complete emptiness and then back up, having the end in sight, this roller coaster of a song rides though notions of success and failure, all at once.
‘Walking Nowhere’ is playful, packed with emotion, reflectiveness, and one thing altogether – fun!
