Jack Cooper abandons the long-form abstraction of previous album No Fixed Point in Space for something more grounded. Trading drift for direction, Modern Nature’s new four-piece core, newly anchored by Tara Cunningham’s shimmering dual-guitar and vocal interplay, locks into grooves that pulse with clarity. The record feels communal yet sharpened by personal conviction too. One with a more focused lyrical palette that reflects modern dread but uses a more measured optimism. Pharaoh immediately channels a motorik resolve, while Totality closes the album describing a mysterious, cosmic eclipse. In between The Heat Warps contains purpose on all songs but with some mixed results. It’s a record for those who still believe that small, intentional acts of creativity can ripple into something lasting.
7/10
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Review first published: Narc Magazine – August 28th, 2025