TZU has adopted a new sound with the release of their fourth studio album, Millions Of Moments, and I was apprehensive at best to see how the transition of sounds would come across in a live show… thankfully, the boys squashed my concern straight off the bat, killing it with their new track Beginning Of The End. Unlike most other hip hop artists, it’s refreshing that both Count Bounce and Joelistics can actually sing (gratefully without the aid of auto-tune).
It didn’t take long for the Melbourne lads to get back to their hip hop roots, working in some Dr. Dre and playing favourites Back Up! And Summer Days, as the near-capacity crowd started getting into the spirit, clearly taking advantage of a rare Tuesday public holiday.
A cover of You am I’s Heavy Heart and The Window slowed things down a bit but were well-received. The bands versatility and strength were on full display with Beautiful and a banging track called Breakthrough, which was Mike Snow-esque and if it’s not their next single, it should be!
After a couple of years away from the scene, TZU made a triumphant return to Melbourne. A solid mix of old and new tracks were equally appreciated. Not only can the new songs stand up on the live stage, but they are also really bloody good.
BY CHRIS BRIGHT
LOVED: New track Breakthrough.
HATED: The absence of my old favourite The Horse You Road In On.
DRANK: Too much for a normal Monday, but not enough considering it was Cup Eve.
