An uncompromising figure in the Australian musical landscape, they’ve succeeded time and time again in their seemingly eternal mission: to pit the world’s poisons against a hard-partying backdrop.
Long-time fans will see what’s coming with Headroxx a mile away – a shapeshifting concoction of genres, tinged with tough honesty and fun-filled hooks. With each release, Regurgitator add more influences to their wide range of stylistic choices. While their immutable pop-rock riffage is found on tracks like ‘Roxx For Brains’ and ‘Grafitti Is Coming Alive’, ‘Light Me On Fire’ packs a powerful hip hop punch, and the irresistibly funky Prince-esque synth riff on ‘Party Hooks’ won’t leave your head for days.
The latest addition to their diverse arsenal, however, appears to pay respects to the resurgence of lo-fi Aussie pub-punk. ‘Not Alone’ and ‘Don’t Stress’, in particular, wield the slack, laconic grunginess of our time with the right intent – to highlight the constant barrage of stress and uncertainty we’ve had to quickly acclimatise to.
Headroxx is well-made and well-stated, but never grim or pretentious. Regurgitator continue an untarnished legacy doing what they do best.
8/10
