SINGLE REVIEW: I, Captain - Endless Miles
‘Endless Miles’ throws you straight into the deep end with a chaotic, almost improvisational intro, like the band walked into the studio and decided to test how far they could push the limits of structure. Just as quickly, it tightens into a funky groove, but even then, it’s never predictable—psychedelic bends and sharp turns keep the track feeling fluid and alive. There’s an energy here that feels spontaneous, yet beneath the eccentricity, there’s a clear sense of direction, like they know exactly when to let things spiral and when to reel it back in.
The guitars are all angles and jagged edges, bouncing between tight rhythmic stabs and looser, exploratory runs. The drums are splashy, driving the song forward with a restless pulse that makes everything feel kinetic. But it’s the vocals that really bring out the band’s theatrical side—flamboyant, artful, and brimming with personality. They don’t just deliver the lyrics; they perform them, shifting in tone to match the song’s shape-shifting nature. It’s part funk, part rock, part new wave oddity, pulling in a mix of influences but refusing to be pinned down by any of them.
At times, it feels like a jam session that somehow found its way onto a record—loose, playful, yet surprisingly cohesive. There’s a deliberate offbeat nature to everything, giving it an avant-garde, experimental quality that keeps you guessing. The best part is that none of it feels forced; it’s just I, Captain doing what they do best, twisting expectations and making it look effortless.
‘Endless Miles’ is eccentric, creative, and completely in its own world. It’s the kind of track that pulls you in just to see where it’s going next, and by the time it’s over, you realise the journey was the whole point.
