The Yum Yum Tree – “Turn Down the Noise”

The Yum Yum Tree’s album “Turn Down the Noise” is a really solid release from a band that sounds fully sure of itself. Coming from Atlanta and putting out their first full-length album in years, they do not sound like a group trying to prove anything. They sound comfortable, focused, and honest, and that gives the record a lot of its charm from the start.

The album digs into relationships from different angles, including family, friendship, romance, and the personal mess that can come with all of it. I liked how it never came off overly dramatic even when it was dealing with difficult emotions. There is self-reflection in these songs, but it stays grounded, and that made the whole record easier to connect with on a real level.

It also helps that the album has a nice balance. Some songs have a catchy guitar-driven push, while others slow things down and give the heavier moments more room. “My Corner” and “Porchlight” bring a strong pull, while “Weak at the Knees” adds a more open and vulnerable side. “Follow You Anywhere” also leaves a real impression and adds to the album’s sense of purpose.

“Turn Down the Noise” is the kind of album that sounds better because it comes from experience. The Yum Yum Tree put together a record with honesty, character, and staying power. Follow them on social media to keep up with whatever they put out next this year.