This in indie-rock in all its glory. All the trappings of the sub-genre are present here in droves. The jangly guitars, the nasally vocals, the simplistic rhythms, the shaggy unkempt hair, skinny jeans and Chuck Taylors look, the garage-rock aesthetic. These Melbourne boys have the indie rock guide book in their hands and are milking it for all it’s worth. The programmers at triple j are already salivating for it.
Not that these guys need a guide book. They’ve been pumping this sound out for almost a decade, and this is their fourth full-length album, and a cause for celebration in itself. This time they’ve thrown in a little punk (Twice In A Lifetime), a country-tinged ballad (Your Brand New Life) and some cute pop (Blinded) for some variety, but essentially this is the same indie-rock as before.
Their large fanbase will absolutely lap it up, as will the national youth broadcaster. It will sell well, and they’ll tour to packed out pubs and clubs across the nation. More power to them for all of that.
BY ROD WHITFIELD
Best Track: Blinded
If You Like These, You’ll Like This: THE VINES, THE BLACK KEYS, THE VASCO ERA
In A Word: Indie
