Album Review: Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah

YEAH YEAH YEAH

After spending 2025 playing huge shows with Oasis, Cast come back sounding like a band fully aware they belong on stages of that scale. ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah‘ is an album stacked with anthems tailor-made for those bigger crowds.

Cast don’t come back quietly, this isn’t an album interested in gently reminding you who they were, it’s far more focused on proving why they still matter right now.

There’s a real sense of momentum running through this record. From the off, it feels alive, confident and purpose-driven, with John Power sounding energised rather than reflective. This is a band leaning into experience without being weighed down by it.

The previously released singles slot naturally into the album’s flow and set the tone for what follows. ‘Poison Vine’, featuring the unmistakable P.P. Arnold, was an early signal that Cast weren’t playing it safe. It’s groovy, gritty and packed with intent, the kind of track that announces a new chapter rather than revisiting an old one. On ‘Way It’s Gotta Be (Oh Yeah)’ which also features P.P Arnold, Cast lean into funkier territory and the fun they’re clearly having seeps through the groove from start to finish.

‘Calling Out Your Name’ taps into Cast’s melodic sweet spot, chiming guitars, big hooks and a chorus built to be sung with arms around shoulders, while ‘Free Love’ adds a warmer, more expansive edge, showing a band comfortable stretching out and letting the songs breathe.

The jump from ‘Way It’s Gotta Be (Oh Yeah)’ into ‘Devil And The Deep’ is jarring in the best way. The mood turns dark and cinematic, a track that feels tailor-made for a gritty Scouse drama and if it never gets used in that way, then that’s a crime in itself.

For me though, ‘Weight Of The World’ is the album’s most interesting moment. It follows a time-worn formula but that’s exactly where the risk lies, there’s nowhere to hide on a song like this. Cast pull it off with total confidence, proving why they’re regarded as one of the greats. When every part clicks, it delivers pure swagger and classic Britpop goodness. This will probably be the track that splits the fanbase most though.

What really works across ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah‘ is the balance. There are moments of uplift and defiance but also space for reflection. The production gives everything room to shine, allowing Cast to sound both rooted and refreshed. It’s not about chasing trends or clinging to legacy, it’s about songwriting that stands up on its own terms.

‘Birds Heading South’ closes the album in reflective mood, patient and melodic, leaving things hanging on warmth, atmosphere and a sense of calm optimism

Cast don’t need to rewrite history on ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah‘, instead they just add another strong chapter to their legacy.

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