Think Skegss – what comes to mind? Booze-fuelled fun? Road trips? Surf? Skate? Well you’re right. Though they’re still on-board for a good time, My Own Mess is a strong sign the three Byron Bay boys are growing up.
‘Up In The Clouds’ is placed perfectly as the first cab off the rank. Skegss fans already know this anthemic emo banger, as they copped it long before the album. Tracks like this are reminiscent of early ‘90s Blink-182. ‘Road Trip’ is a sweet acoustic jig, a laidback nod to touring and the effects – both negative and positive – it can have on a musician. Alex the Astronaut’s long-awaited cameo happens here, and boy, do Skegss and Alex sound good together.
‘Paradise’ and ‘Margarita’ are a sweet trip to vibestown. Think Friday night post-clock-off beers with your best buds – pretty similar to early Skegss. Meanwhile you’ve got chill campfire tracks like ‘Midnight Eyes’ and ‘Need To Do’ to settle you right down.
All in all, Skegss have done a pretty swell job on My Own Mess. While sticking to their fun bro-ish party roots, they’re still finding a way to explore new areas and take risks. This is officially the best Skegss yet.
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