The Beatlesque vibe on this song hits you right from the start and never lets up. “I’m Not You” should have been a monster chart hit from what should have Wanderlust’s second album for RCA. But the major label passed, leaving the song and its album to come out largely unnoticed on indie label Not Lame. Now it can found on the colossal 57 song collection Wanderlust A-Z at a very nice price. But back to “I’m Not You.” The song is not just a Beatles easter egg hunt, though there is plenty of that. There’s also some sweet 1970s Big Star and Cheap Trick asides too. The hooks here are so seductive and come chock-a-block one after another. The guitar licks get into your head, overlaid by vocals that cry out for a sing-along. While Wanderlust officially split in 1997 and songwriting partnership of Scot Sax and Rob Bonfiglio went on to other projects they have come back together at irregular intervals to reignite their obvious musical chemistry, most recently on 2021’s All of a View. If you’re just discovering Wanderlust, as I have, you’re in for something pretty special. One listen to “I’m Not You” should be enough to convince you. Just try not to hit repeat.

You can get caught up on most of the Wanderlust back catalogue at the band’s bandcamp page but the 2014 reunion album Record Time is tucked away at Scot Sax’s music shop.