Rock/Review Moletrap - Mid Welsh, Pt. 1

More than merely a compilation of songs, Moletrap's EP “Mid Welsh, Pt. 1” is an introspective reflection on location, identity, and belonging. The band explores not only the physical landscapes of the Cambrian mountains but also the cultural and historical factors that shape what it means to be Mid-Walian in their five compositions, creating a sound and lyrical portrayal of Mid Wales.

Although impromptu jam sessions served as the inspiration for the EP, the final product is anything from informal. Every song has a deliberate sense to it, full of weight and closeness. The music evokes the dichotomy of remembrance and discovery by fusing folk-inspired introspection with indie rock gritty elements. The lyrics address the colonization of Wales and the elimination of its language with unwavering honesty, alternating between intimate recollections and more general themes of cultural restoration. However, the tone is one of perseverance and rediscovery rather than melancholy.

Moletrap's story adds even more depth: pupils who earlier rejected the Welsh language and want to leave the area now return with a new outlook. That arc of change—the passage from contempt to awe—is conveyed in the songs. The EP seems to be an act of self-reconciliation as well as reconciliation with their nation.

Moletrap successfully grounds universal feelings such as pride, resistance, identity, and home within the unique textures of Mid Wales in “Mid Welsh, Pt. 1.” It's an incredibly personal yet universally relatable effort that makes a strong first impression and promises even more in subsequent releases.