The Shadow Electric is hidden in the grounds of the Abbotsford Convent and is a perfect venue to spend a lazy afternoon watching a great band like The Hello Morning. It’s also a nice way to end the year for the band who released their excellent latest EP Tie That Binds and toured all over Australia. Opening with the booming Poolside Lover from 2012’s self titled debut album, the band sounded huge. It’s probably hard not to with six people in the band, that’s a lot of sonic territory being covered but they do it well.
Following on was Stone Cold Lover which really solidified how great the band are; it’s almost criminal that they haven’t received more widespread acclaim. Tie That Binds is a great showcase of where the band are currently at musically. It’s the classic slide guitar driven rock in the style of 70’s Tom Petty that makes you feel like you are cruising down a highway.
There’s something special about the combination of slide guitar, Hammond organ and booming drums that make a band like The Hello Morning the perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon and a cold beer.
BY JAMES BARLOW
Loved: The combination of sunshine, beer and great music.
Hated: Nothing.
Drank: Brunswick Bitter.
