They say things come in threes. Since 2024, Cast have been a three-piece, and Yeah Yeah Yeah is their second album in that leaner setup. It’s also the second time they’ve worked with producer Youth, and that partnership continues to suit them. The sound feels cleaner, fuller, and more assured — modern without losing what makes Cast, Cast.
The band’s profile has grown again in recent years. Opening for Liam Gallagher on the Definitely Maybe anniversary shows and then joining Oasis on their Live ’25 tour put Cast back in front of huge crowds, many of whom hadn’t seen them live before. That renewed energy clearly feeds into this record.
Interestingly, a new album wasn’t initially on the cards. Momentum and chemistry took over, and the band found themselves in the studio earlier than planned. For bands with Cast’s history, new records are often judged harshly — are they necessary, do they add anything? In this case, Yeah Yeah Yeah earns its place.
Opening track “Poison Vine” sets the tone straight away. It’s big, upbeat, and instantly catchy, with a groove that brings to mind The Dandy Warhols’ Bohemian Like You. The addition of P.P. Arnold on backing vocals gives it extra lift, while the brass arrangement pushes it firmly into crowd-pleaser territory. Lyrically, it’s confident and present-minded — no yearning for the past, just enjoying where things are right now.
That doesn’t mean Cast have forgotten where they came from. “Calling Out Your Name” taps into the rawness and drive that first put them on the map in the mid-’90s. There’s a hunger to it, both musically and lyrically, with lines like “never let them tell you what is wrong or right” landing with conviction rather than nostalgia.
The themes of movement and restlessness run through “Say Something New” and “Way It’s Gotta Be”. The former leans into Cast’s familiar jangle and melodic instincts, while the latter again makes good use of P.P. Arnold’s soulful presence, adding weight to a song about searching for change without losing yourself along the way.
Elsewhere, “Devil and the Deep” slows things down, drawing on country and dustbowl influences and painting simple, earthy imagery. “Weight of the World” wears its Be Here Now influence openly, while gospel-style backing vocals bring warmth and soul to “Don’t Look Away”. Closing track “Birds Heading South” rounds things off gently — melodic, reflective, and not a million miles away from the spirit of “Walk Away”, though with a softer, more pop-leaning touch.
If there’s a slight downside, it’s that the album doesn’t always feel carefully sequenced, and fans hoping for the bolder left turns of Beetroot won’t find much of that here. But that’s not really what Yeah Yeah Yeah is trying to be.
Instead, this is Cast sounding comfortable, confident, and settled. The songs are strong, the production is polished without being overworked, and the band sound like they know exactly who they are at this stage. It’s not about rewriting the past — it’s about making good music in the present, and on that level, Yeah Yeah Yeah delivers.
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