When the World is Your Home: The Mustard’s Anthem

Bracknell, England. It’s not exactly a town that screams rock star glory or avant-garde creativity, but hey, every band needs its humble beginnings. Enter The Mustard, a five-piece band that oozes both retro charm and modern-day relevance. The Mustard, with When The World Is Your Home, brings a unique vibe. Picture Simple Minds in their 80s glory days having a musical love child with Coldplay. The result? A sound that drags you through nostalgia before slapping you with the urgency of today’s social and mental health crises.

World is Your Home Is A Magic Powerhouse

On the 29th of September 2023, The Mustard dropped a single that could still serve as your daily dose of existential contemplation: When the World is Your Home. If you think it’s a song about saving the whales or hugging your neighbour, think again. These guys don’t do “just another song.” No, they craft anthems, the kind that get you thinking, “Wow, maybe I should stop doom-scrolling and, I don’t know, care about people for a change? They made a real statement with When the World is Your Home, stirring up conversations around mental health. It hit hard last year, and guess what? It’s still making waves in 2024, proving some messages don’t lose their punch.

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Massive Synths, Energetic Drums, and a Nod to Simple Minds

Inspired by world-shaking events (yes, Ukraine, we’re looking at you), the single is a rallying cry for mental health awareness and global unity. Produced by Steve Smiley Barnard (a name you’ll recognize if you’ve ever casually name-dropped Simple Minds at a party to sound cool), When the World is Your Home is a magic powerhouse. The release includes two tracks: When the World is Your Home, the title track that explores these global and personal themes, and Someone, a cover from Simple Minds’ 1982 album New Gold Dream. The depth they achieve in the track is noteworthy, reflecting The Mustard’s compelling style.

The inclusion of Someone not only pays homage to the band’s influence. But also reinforces The Mustard’s musical direction, with the same massive synths and deep emotional resonance that defined Simple Minds. The cover is produced with a modern edge, bridging past and present in a seamless way. The synths? Huge. The drums? Energetic enough to power a small nation. And then there’s Charles Harry Allen on vocals, delivering lines that feel like a motivational speech from a guy who’s just had a really, really strong cup of coffee. Simply, When the World is Your Home embodies their musical ethos.

A Style No One Else Is Daring To Touch

But don’t let the emotional depth fool you into thinking this is some sombre ballad. Nope. There’s a cover of Simple Minds’ New Gold Dream on this record that gives a solid nod to the band’s musical direction. And here’s the kicker. The production had more icons in the studio than a 1980s flashback. They even had Mark Brzezinski from Big Country popping by in Woking, where he likely gave the drums a few polite but firm smacks before heading off to tour. Casual. The style they have achieved with When the World is Your Home is unique, giving The Mustard an edge not easily replicated.

Recorded at Sunshine Corner Studios (because what better name is there for an epic musical headquarters?) under the steady hand of Smiley Barnard, the single doesn’t just wear its influences on its sleeve, but brandishes them like an ‘I survived the 80s’ badge of honour.“. And let’s not forget that mastering was handled by none other than Charlie Albin, Ed Sheeran’s mastering guy. Yes, you read that right. This track has more credibility baked into it than a Britpop reunion tour. The production of When the World is Your Home at this studio has only enhanced its brilliance, maintaining an impressive climatic buildup.

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The ethos behind the track is about as subtle as a neon pink leg warmer: treat people better, stop the wars, and for the love of all that’s holy, look after this planet. Simple, right? But it’s this combination of big ideas and bigger synth sounds that gives The Mustard a style no one else on their bill is daring to touch. Truly, When the World is Your Home epitomizes their unique essence.

The Massive Inviting Sound Of Imagination

Now, if you’re still not sold, let’s end on the quote that says it all, straight from the band: “The massive inviting sound of imagination.” If that doesn’t make you want to slap on some headphones and lose yourself in their sonic landscape, I don’t know what will. Trust me, when you hear it, you’ll get why When the World is Your Home resonates so strongly and demonstrates its relevance.

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What We Got From This World

So here’s the bottom line: whether you’re an 80s synth-pop junkie or just a human trying to find a track that punches you in the gut, The Mustard might be the band to watch. And who knows? Maybe Bracknell will finally get more than a footnote on the musical map. When the World is Your Home may have dropped in 2023, but it’s still kicking around like that unforgettable hangover. Proving that some songs don’t just fade away, but they keep coming back for more.

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