McCloud is an American rock band known for their epic rock anthems who’ve made a sensational comeback with their new single “movie script.” This return is particularly significant given the band’s nearly 20-year hiatus from recording, with their last album, By Letting Fall, released in 2003.
During the intervening years, life took its course as band members embraced fatherhood, pursued education and climbed social and professional ladders, leaving little time for their musical pursuits. Despite these challenges, McCloud managed to keep their musical flame alive by gathering biannually in a barn on Bayou Liberty to create new music.
The band’s rejuvenation was spurred by the discovery that a member of The Afghan Whigs had a recording studio just 45 minutes away from their current location. This revelation led McCloud to lock in five days of studio time at New Orleans’ Marigny Studios in January 2024, marking their first significant recording effort in two decades.
Their third album, look behind you, is a stunning showcase of their enduring passion for rock and roll, blending influences from the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate and Pearl Jam. “movie script,” the latest single lifted from look behind you, offers the perfect snapshot of the band’s renewed creative spark and despite the many years away from the studio, the band have made an emphatic return to produce a new album of such quality it’s as if they never took a hiatus.
Brought in by the fuzz of guitar chords, the full band sound of splashing drums, pulsing bass lines and colourful lead instrumental melodies collide to set up the song. Settling into a verse of muted guitar crunches and commanding vocal leads, the song flows with a steady energy as catchy leads hover above.
Developing with intricate guitar twangs and layers of vocals, “movie script” serves up the perfect sing-along rock anthem that progresses with soaring belted vocals and a slick guitar solo. Having made their official return with a truly impressive new album, fans will surely be hoping they won’t have to wait another two decades for their next dose of McCloud’s compelling sonic output.
Listen to movie script below
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