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With the dust only just settling after months of relentless touring in support of their impressive debut album, aspiring Melbourne garage rock outfit British India have wasted little time in delivering the follow-up to 2007’s Guillotine in a release that will continue the bands reputation as one of the most exciting Australian music prospects to have emerged in recent years.
From the precariously titled opening God is Dead, Meet the Kids, it is immediately apparent that the band have grown over the past 12 months, in both in musical proficiency and songwriting craft; and if the track titles are anything to go by, their confidence is sky high (eg. You Will Die and I Will Take Over).
The blistering tempo of the opening bars of This Dance Is Loaded sounds reminiscent of British act The Music, with the track accentuating the full potential of this four piece and destined to become a staple of future live performances.
Not straying too far from the formula that gave them an initial taste of success in the form of Russian Roulette and Run the Red Light (Guillotine), British India deliver a steady consistency of standout tracks including the ominous rock anthem I Said I’m Sorry, Funeral for a Trend, Airport Tags and the methodically winding The Golden Years, all led by the distinctive vocal talents of Declan Melia.
British India have made a bold statement to the industry with the release of Thieves, proving that it is possible to deliver two full length quality albums in rapid succession, something that is rarely achieved in the ‘pick and mix’ world of musical consumption.
Here is a prime opportunity to support the wealth of local talent with yet another fine Australian release. Viva British India.
Reviewed by d-Moose |
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