Wild Cat Strike - Rhubarb Nostalgia

Review by sri izawati

Rhubarb Nostalgia by Wild Cat Strike: A Riot of Raw Energy and Indie Grit Wild Cat Strike’s Rhubarb Nostalgia isn’t just another indie rock album—it’s a punch in the gut, a slap to the face, and a warm hug all rolled into one chaotic mess. Released back in 2018 on Through Love Records and Small Pond Recordings, this German-born beast straddles alternative and rock with a swagger that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly raw. And yeah, it’s got violin. Violin. Let that sink in for a sec. The lineup here is tight, almost too tight—Chris Whitehorn pulling double duty on bass and vocals like he owns the damn stage, Joe Caple smashing drums like his life depends on it, and Max Boughen shredding guitar while somehow also wrangling a violin. It’s like they’re trying to cram every ounce of energy into each track—and honestly? They pull it off. Now let’s talk tracks. You’ve got “Sickle Cell,” which hits you like a freight train outta nowhere. The opening riff grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. It’s gritty, unpolished, and dripping with attitude—the kind of song that makes you wanna smash something or run ten miles, maybe both at once. Then there’s “Thirsty Ocean,” a moody banger that builds slow but explodes hard. The way Boughen’s violin cuts through the mix is wild—it’s haunting as hell but still kicks ass. These aren’t songs you listen to; they’re songs you feel. Like, deep down where your anger and joy live side by side. Other standouts include “Good Looking” (a sarcastic anthem if I ever heard one) and “Lemonade,” which somehow manages to sound sweet and sour at the same time. Tracks like “Self-Help Tapes” feel like a middle finger to modern life, while “Satellite Towns” takes aim at suburban emptiness without ever sounding preachy. Every tune has its own flavor, but the whole thing hangs together like some kind of beautiful disaster. But here’s the kicker—this record shouldn’t work. Mixing genres like this? Adding violin to rock? Coming from Germany, no less? On paper, it sounds like a recipe for disaster. But Wild Cat Strike pulls it off with so much heart and grit that you can’t help but love it. Maybe it’s messy, maybe it’s imperfect—but that’s what makes it real. So who cares if it’s not perfect? Who needs polished when you’ve got passion? This ain’t music for people who want background noise—it’s for anyone ready to get their hands dirty. If you don’t walk away from Rhubarb Nostalgia feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck full of emotions, then maybe you weren’t listening hard enough. And hey, fun fact: rhubarb is poisonous if you eat the leaves. Kinda fits, doesn’t it?

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Artist: Wild Cat Strike
Album: Rhubarb Nostalgia

Germany

Indie Rock

2018

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Another Round	2:42
Lemonade	5:28
Sickle Cell	3:10
Satellite Towns	4:40
Good Looking	3:18
Thirsty Ocean	2:33
Self-Help Tapes	3:1
I Feel Good	3:19
Everyone Feels the Same	3:43
Rhubarb Nostalgia	5:57
Everyone Feels The Same

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Wild Cat Strike - Satellite Towns (Official music Video)

Wild Cat Strike - 'I Feel Good' (Official Video)

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Catalog Numbers

TLR48, SPR130
TLR048, SPR130

Labels

Through Love Records, Small Pond Recordings

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Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Chris Whitehorn
Vocals	Chris Whitehorn
Drums	Joe Caple
Guitar	Max Boughen
Violin	Max Boughen

Notes

All songs written by Wild Cat Strike
Lyrics written by Daniel Byrom
All songs engineered and recorded by Joe Caple at Small Pond Studios
Mastered by Liam McMillan at Small Pond Studios
Wraparound insert.

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Barcode: 4 015698 020984
Barcode: 4 015698 021035

About Wild Cat Strike

Members

Joe Caple
Daniel God Damn Byrom

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Rhubarb Nostalgia* by Wild Cat Strike is a genre-blending mix of Alternative and Indie Rock, but what makes it stand out is the dual role played by its members. Max Boughen not only shreds on guitar but also adds a unique touch with violin, creating an intriguing sound that feels both raw and melodic. It’s like getting two bands in one! Released in 2018 under German labels Through Love Records and Small Pond Recordings, the album takes you on a journey with tracks like "Thirsty Ocean" and "Satellite Towns," each offering something refreshingly different.