Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles

Sam Fender establishes himself as a new type of rock n’ roll artist for this generation in his debut album Hypersonic Missiles. 

Fender’s sound manages to toe to the line between edgy and bluesy, finding a sort of balance between the two as a softer alternative to hard punk rock music.  

With a style similar to Hozier, Fender’s first album features 13 songs sprinkled with social commentary as seen on the tracks Hypersonic Missiles, White Privilege, and Play God.

Fender’s willingness to be transparent about his feelings of helplessness and confusion regarding the way the world works enables his listeners to connect with the honest lyrics. 

“I just don’t understand the world we live in and I think a lot of people feel like that,” Fender said.

★★★ ½

Reviewed by Erika Echternach