Name: Love on My Mind
Brand: Bambara

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WCR112LP-C1

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Green

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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843563143735

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1 / 12" / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

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1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Bambara

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Wharf Cat

Bambara is an American post-punk band hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Originally formed in Athens, Georgia, the band has made a name for themselves with their unique blend of atmospheric rock and gritty punk influences.
With their haunting vocals and darkly poetic lyrics, Bambara creates a sound that is both captivating and intense. Their music explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, drawing listeners into a world of raw emotion and sonic exploration.
Known for their energetic live performances and dynamic stage presence, Bambara has gained a loyal following of fans who are drawn to their authentic sound and powerful storytelling. With each release, they continue to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a post-punk band in the modern music landscape.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

An American record label based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2011, Wharf Cat is a renowned label that has made its mark in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented artists and a commitment to quality music, they have established themselves as an authoritative presence in the e-commerce world. Their dedication to promoting and supporting emerging musicians sets them apart from other labels. Whether you're a fan or an artist looking for a platform to showcase your talent, Wharf Cat is the go-to destination for all your musical needs.

With Love on My Mind – the six song mini-album, mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer (Tennis, Parquet Courts, Johnny Marr) – Bambara condense all the energy and darkness that have made them so compelling and rearrange it into something defiantly new. Opening track, Slither in the Rain, all hissing high-hat and spectral synthlines, is a true statement of intent. It’s minimal and atmospheric, foregrounding Bateh’s raw vocals as he introduces one of Love On My Mind’s main characters years after the events of the album are over, a lonely man who throws bottles at airplanes and dances a two-step in the pattern of a figure-8. While Bateh has always been adept at character sketches, tracks lke Slither introduce a newfound vulnerability that runs true through the entire album and cause the songs to hit on a more human level.

Similarly, Point And Shoot – in which each stanza describes the louche, lawless scenes of “rooftop girls / standing shoulder-to-shoulder, naked figures with their hips / cocked,” busted up jaws, and couches full of burn-holes captured by the snapshots of Love on My Mind’s female lead – displays an autobiographical intimacy that is not as apparent in Bambara’s previous releases.

This tenderness is echoed on Birds, a rare love song (from which the EP’s title is derived), and album closer Little Wars, a gripping finale of loneliness and isolation. But while these songs may display a softer side of Bambara, it’s important to note that they haven’t lost the thrill of what attracted so many people to them in the first place. Mythic Love (featuring vocalsfrom Bria Salmena), with its driving bassline and ricocheting guitar lines, brings to mind past rave-ups like Serafina and Sunbleached Skulls but obliterates them in the process, while Feelin’ Like A Funeral – a dangerously oscillating tale of a city knifing – is probably the most thrillingly anthemic song the band have ever recorded. Taken together, Love on My Mind amounts to another massive step forward for Bambara – the boldest thing they’ve ever done – and the sound of yet another breakthrough.

Love on My Mind

Music GB

Discover Love on My Mind by Bambara. Limited edition vinyl in 12" format, signed copies available. A bold and atmospheric mini-album from the trusted label Wharf Cat.