The Brisbane brother duo of Wattmore, Aiden and Kai, has once again produced a song that has a lot of raw energy and untainted emotion. I Don’t Miss That Woman is a dynamic blend of alt-country, punk, and Americana, both familiar and novel. Having a sound that warps the grit of Green Day, the swagger of Oasis, and the heart of traditional country, Wattmore creates a break up song that is less about sadness than freedom.
With the first beat, this song drags you by the banging of the drums and the twanging guitars that swing between sarcasm and honesty. Written by Lindsay Waddington and co-written with Australian country egot, Allan Caswell, the track is crisp and clean but with plenty of muscle, as a powerful engine throbbing on an open road. The fumes of the diesel and the flavor of the whiskey can almost be tasted as the brothers sing their way out of a heartbreak with no regrets and zero.
It is the amazing harmonies of the voice that makes I Don’t Miss That Woman truly shine. The voices of Aiden and Kai compliment each other: attitude and heart simultaneously. They are laid down in a fun way, a little cheeky, and very much honest. The song cannot merely tell a story – it sets a mood of unconditional success over the suffering. The intelligent writing, the catchy guitar tones, and the unobtrusive harmonica make the song unquestionably worth singing along to.
In contrast to most break up songs that are mired in sorrow, Wattmore opts to rejoice in the act of moving on. It is a stomping, barnyard dance and full of wit and spirit. This song can be considered as an ideal song to play when you are driving at high speed on an empty highway, with your windows open, screaming the chorus on the highest pitch in your voice.
I Don’t Miss That Woman means Wattmore is not afraid to push into their own style. It is a catchy, refreshing and audacious declaration of self-reliance and this song proves that they are a band that can be seen in the country and Americana arena.
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