Xdinary Heroes are at an interesting fork in their career, having recently lost their drummer Gunil under dubious circumstances. This comes on the heels of (in my opinion) their strongest title track yet. April’s Voyager quickly grew into a real 2026 highlight, as has their discography overall. I hate to see momentum get derailed under any circumstance, so despite all the drama I welcome new material.

New single Obsessed With Youth takes much of the drama that made Voyager so great and pulls it back down to earth. The song is more reserved in places, but makes room for plenty of dramatic catharsis. The guys know their way around a great chorus, and Obsessed With Youth is generous in its application of hooks. The chorus comes quickly and announces itself with plenty of rock band bombast. It’s the kind of song you want to sing along with at the top of your lungs, which is always a welcome quality for a band like this.

My favorite rock acts tend to use synth as a major weapon in their arsenal. My hope is that this becomes a bigger part of Xdinary Heroes’ repertoire, as it adds welcome texture to their tracks. Electronic elements make their way into Obsessed‘s post-chorus and offer a great moment of release following its tightly-wound chorus. All in all, it’s another easy hit for the guys in a period marred by uncertainty.

Grade: B