Until You're Satisfied

Arriving seven years after their debut, this sophomore set from English trio Yonaka sounds more like a rebirth than a follow-up. With production by the band and Dimitri Tikovoi (Charli xcx, Ghost), Until Youre Satisfied is a potent burst of genre-blurring alternative rock power, once again boosted by the fiery presence of vocalist Theresa Jarvis. This time around, the blend of nu-metal muscle, -core genre ferocity, and a keener ear for production quality, elevate the band to the next level. Flanked by guitarist George Edwards and bassist/keyboardist Alex Crosby, Jarvis is the star of the show, her vocals fluidly gliding from angelic highs to hungry growls to playful squeaks (with the occasional rap thrown in). Theres a lone soaring ballad ("Best of Me"), but otherwise the band sticks to addictive rock bursts like highlights "Problems," "Miss Millennial," the bouncy "Trouble Follows," and the caustic "Bite the Bullet." A coveted no-skips record, Until Youre Satisfied is a triumph for the rising band, and fans of Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, and Poppy will find much to discover here. ~ Neil Z. Yeung