Revenant – Best Medicine: A Dose of Raw Emotion and Anthemic Rock

Review By Glen Parkes

There’s something undeniably electrifying about a band that lives and breathes their music on stage before immortalizing it in the studio. UK rockers Revenant understand this well, and their sophomore EP Best Medicine is proof of that dedication. Set for release on April 11, the EP is a furious yet heartfelt collection of songs that capture the intensity, rawness, and anthemic energy of the band’s live performances while refining them into something even more potent.

Revenant describes Best Medicine as songs about real life, love, angst, and everything in between. These aren’t just throwaway tracks designed to fill a setlist; they’re stories told through pounding riffs, driving rhythms, and lyrics that hit where it hurts. Having already spent a year road-testing these songs, the band knows what resonates—and with this EP, they’ve bottled that live energy and turned it into something truly special.

An Urgent Opening Statement

The EP kicks off with “Public Service Announcement”, a high-energy explosion that sets the tone from the first note. Urgent, punchy, and dripping with attitude, the track grabs the listener by the collar and doesn’t let go. It’s got the swagger of classic punk-infused rock, the sharp bite of social commentary, and a chorus that demands to be shouted back at full volume.

Then comes the title track, “Best Medicine”, a song that perfectly encapsulates Revenant’s ability to balance aggression with melody. It’s a huge, soaring anthem, full of emotionally charged vocals and big, stadium-ready hooks. There’s a cathartic energy to it—the kind of track that feels like a release valve for all the pent-up frustration and hope inside you. The guitars swirl and crash like waves, while the pounding drums keep everything grounded.

Heart, Fury, and Vulnerability

“Runaway Rage” might just be the EP’s most Powerful moment. The title says it all—it’s a song that burns with unfiltered intensity. The band channels that sound, . It’s a masterclass in controlled sound, with the rhythm section delivering pure, momentum while the vocals pack a emotional punch.

Then, in stark contrast, comes “Least I Can Do”—a track that strips things back just enough to let the emotion breathe. It’s still powerful Track but there’s a vulnerability here that makes it stand out as one of the EP’s most affecting moments. The lyrics cut deep, delivered with a rawness that feels deeply personal yet universal. It’s a reminder that even amidst the noise and fury, Revenant knows how to craft moments of quiet devastation.

A Bittersweet Farewell

Closing the EP is “Miss You”, a song that takes everything that’s come before and distills it into one final, emotionally charged send-off. There’s a bittersweet quality to the lyrics, an ache that lingers long after the last note fades. The soaring melodies and intricate instrumentation elevate the track into something truly anthemic, leaving the listener with a sense of longing, nostalgia, and satisfaction all at once.

Verdict: The Best Medicine for Rock Fans Craving Something Real

With Best Medicine, Revenant delivers an EP that feels lived-in, authentic, and full of fire. Every track carries emotional weight, every lyric feels like it was torn from a page of real life, and the band’s knack for balancing grit with melody ensures that these songs don’t just hit hard—they stay with you.

This isn’t just an EP for the moment—it’s a record that demands repeat listens, one that will feel just as cathartic and vital in the years to come. If you’re a fan of powerful, unfiltered rock that speaks to life’s highs, lows, and everything in between, then Best Medicine is exactly what you need.

Tracklist:

1. Public Service Announcement
2. Best Medicine
3. Runaway Rage
4. Least I Can Do
5. Miss You