Review
Dominic Fike’s “Rocket” feels like the musical equivalent of a late-night drive—you’re not sure where you’re headed, but it somehow feels like the right direction. Across 12 quick-hit tracks, he tosses together confessions about fatherhood, fame, and the chaos that comes with both, all wrapped up in that signature guitar-driven glow of his. Songs like “All Hands on Deck,” “Aftermath (Edit),” and “Smile” prove he’s still allergic to being boxed into one genre, sliding from tender self-reflection to swagger in a blink. And with most tracks clocking in around two minutes, it’s a breezy listen that somehow still manages to pack an emotional punch.
Compared to the sunny nostalgia of “Sunburn,” “Rocket” feels older, wiser, and maybe just a tad more bruised. The production is lean and laser-focused, like every note earns its place or gets the boot. Fike doesn’t just open the door to his headspace—he kicks it off its hinges, letting you peer right into the mess and beauty of growth. It’s candid, restless, and very much him: a little bit messy, a little bit magical, and totally worth pressing repeat. - Chloe