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Dominic Fike Might Be Growing Up, But He’s Angsty as Ever
Dominic Fike’s third album, *How to Quit Smoking*, returns to the distorted guitars, sing-rap vocals and Florida memories that have defined his music since his early SoundCloud releases. The review finds him still writing with familiar angst and catchy hooks, while adulthood, fatherhood and attempts to leave bad habits behind give those themes added weight.
The songs revisit addiction, sobriety, regret and relationships, with guests including Emma Ogier, Love Spells, Gabriel Jacoby and Grace Ives. Many tracks are brief, often around two minutes, and the review says Fike sometimes moves on from a feeling before exploring it fully; still, it praises the album’s layered, upbeat production and highlights “Wallflower”, “Squeeze” and “White Keys” as memorable songs.
In short
- Fike’s third album keeps his distinctive sound and anxious themes.
- The short songs touch on sobriety, regret and growing up.
- Layered production and catchy hooks make it an upbeat listen.
Explained simply
Dominic Fike is an American singer and songwriter who first drew attention with songs released on SoundCloud. His music often blends rock guitars with rap and pop, and draws on memories of growing up in Florida.
His songs have returned to themes such as addiction, relationships and regret. On this album, fatherhood and efforts to change old habits add context to those familiar concerns. The songs feature several guest musicians, and many are short, moving quickly between ideas.
The album’s mix of catchy melodies and troubled subject matter reflects a tension that has run through Fike’s work. Its reception also raises a familiar question in pop music: how much can an artist revisit established themes while showing change over time?