In perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated debut releases in recent memory, Parcels have hit the nail right on the head.
Such is the potential and hype around Byron Bay five-piece Parcels, before they’d even announced they’re debut album they were selling out international shows, touring with huge acts, and performing on US late-night television shows, such as Conan.
Channelling inspiration from the likes of Daft Punk, The Beach Boys, and Chic, Parcels is a supersonic, psychedelic adventure. It’s both chill enough to put on while relaxing, but poppy enough to get up and have a jive along with, and whichever way you look at it, it makes you feel all nice and warm inside.
Layering multiple synths over the beat lends itself well to whenever the album reaches a crescendo, and while Parcels can sometimes seem like it’s stuck in a state of flux, it always finds a way out with something great. Special shout out to the eight-and-a-half minute ‘Everyroad’, a masterclass in building a track up and letting it explode.
After many years of hard work and a risky move from Byron to Berlin, Parcels debut album is well worth the wait and is hopefully a sign of things to come.
