Australian trio Camp Cope has been a popular entry on the S&H spin cycle during quasi-quarantine. Propelled by a distinctive sound the band considers "power emo," their second album, "How to Socialise and Make Friends," is a bit irresistible.
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Georgia "Maq" McDonald has a powerful voice and isn't afraid to show you that, and her emotional lyrics are supplemented by the playing of bassist Kelly-Dawn Thompson and drummer Sarah "Thomo" Thompson.
"The Opener" serves as a great, well, opener to the album, and the track that serves as the album name is a strong follow-up. "Sagan-Indiana" features McDonald's intense voice (to the point of borderline screaming), while "The Omen" is a more subdued song that lets the album breathe a bit.
"How to Socialise and Make Friends" is a worthy successor to the group's self-titled debut album, which won a number of awards in 2016. All the members of Camp Cope (which is named for a Sydney beach) are attached to other bands as well, which may compromise the longevity of this Melbourne trio, but I'm interested to hear where they take their sound in future albums.
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