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The label debut from these 4 school mates from Melbourne, does not disappoint. Drawing inspiration from 90’s grunge, Brit-pop and good old Rock n Roll, Skybombers produce the kind of music that is best heard live.
Representing youth and energy, Skybombers’ catchy melodies and attitude are infectious. When lead singer Hugh Gurney screams ‘Here we go, Rock and Roll’, it makes you want to jump up and down like a teenager on a sugar high (and let’s face it, the guys aren’t that far out of high school themselves).
The band’s influences The Clash, The Beatles, Oasis and Blur are strongly heard throughout, and at first listen, Skybombers remind me of fellow Melbournians JET.
The first single, Always Complaining is a tongue and cheek track, written so that when performed live, the audience can easily shout back the lyrics. The fast paced Time, Money and Me explores today’s society and the mindset that we can have anything we want, and everything’s attainable. ’40 is 30, and 30’s the new 21’:Teenage Dreams looks at today’s culture, always yearning to be younger and live out dreams of younger years. Soulful tracks If You Want To Be The One and Eleanor Rigby show off Gurney’s vocals, and give the album depth.
Take Me To Town is a fantastic debut. The album has the perfect balance of light and shade, exploration of social trends, and youthful attitude. Trust me, we’re going to be hearing a lot more from these Melbourne lads!
Review by Alexandra hartshorn |
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