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10/21/24: More from Melbourne The band's name evokes swing or jump blues, but instead this is a Melbourne-based reflection of American roots music. I've heard a number of Australia and New Zealand bands plying these waters, and I'm always interested to hear what elements come back our way. Storytelling seems to be foremost in that, and these folks are no exception.
The sound is intimate, but with enough space to give each voice and instrument its own place. Kinda like a mid-size club with good acoustics. These are songs that look inward rather than contemplating the great empty in the beyond. I still can't get over the name of the band. Sorry, but it's true. The songs immediately hit, though, and the music quickly envelopes all sense of the outside world. Masterfully crafted and played with joy. One of the easiest albums to like that I've heard this year.
Over to the left is the 2024 A&A Complete playlist. This contains music from (almost) every one of my 2024 reviews. Enjoy! |