This track holds a special place in the recording process, as it was the first to be completed during their sessions at Ocean Sound Studio in Norway. The final version of the track is one of the initial takes, capturing a rare moment of effortless magic. In fact, at the end of the recording, producer Scott Evans can be heard exclaiming, “Fuck Yeah!” through the talk back, highlighting the raw energy of the session.
Though the song’s pace leans more towards mid-tempo, “Bandwagoning” packs in some of the fastest sections the band has ever written, at times approaching a thrash metal vibe. With its chant-like refrains, and verses full of rapid-fire spoken- word lyrics, the track exemplifies what Coilguns does best—an unpredictable yet cohesive blend of styles, pushing boundaries while honing their unique sound.
As singer Louis Jucker says: “This is our noisy way to tell how little and lonely we sometimes feel in front of the big bad ones, and our determination not to surrender, to cherish our freakiness, make it a strength. »