With just two EPs to their name, Sydney locals The Preatures have achieved big things. They nailed sets at Glastonbury, Coachella and SXSW, and also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Now they’re back in Oz with the release of their debut LP. Needless to say, expectations were high for their first studio album, but luckily Blue Planet Eyes is everything you want it to be.
Filled with a pop-driven sense of excitement and moments of intense rock from sultry front woman Isabella Manfredi, it’s a confident release from one of our most exciting bands. The title track introduces you to the record, which gets you comfortable before hitting the ground running with Somebody’s Talking, a lively romp driven by thick bass and jumping chorus. Is This How You Feel? is still ridiculously addictive regardless of the fact it’s been playing on our radios for over a year now. Ordinary starts with ‘80s-inspired vocals before breaking out into a leg-kicking riot. Two Tone Melody is smooth if not a little slow, while Rock And Roll Rave blends classic rock with retro house beats.
Whatever You Want has plenty of swagger; experimenting with elements of R&B and soul. It’s hard to keep your shoes from tapping through Cruel, the best of the lot. It Gets Better is their latest single and it encompasses everything the band has to offer, mischievous lyrics and impressive guitar riffs. The album ends with the lonely ballad Business, Yeah, which layers various instrumentals to beautiful effect.
In the lead-up to the launch Manfredi said, “I never want people to be bored with our music,” and it’s safe to say they definitely won’t be with this album. Blue Planet Eyes is a lot of fun.
BY CHRIS BRIGHT
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