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September 2010

All Album Reviews articles from September, 2010.
The Basics - The Basics

The Basics - The Basics

The Basics' live album moves away from the 'new and mature' sound of last full length Keep Your Friends Close and returns to the rocking sound that gets punters jumping up and down on the carpet
28 September 2010
Hello Satellites - Hello Satellites

Hello Satellites - Hello Satellites

Melbourne indie label Two Bright Lakes have brought out some of the best local releases of 2010. Following on from great albums by Otouto and Seagull, Hello Satellites is no exception and brings a great offering of well-crafted folk songs to the t...
28 September 2010
You Am I - You Am I

You Am I - You Am I

As one of the true legends of 1990’s Australian rock, Melbourne’s You Am I have long been one of this country’s favourite bands. With their ninth and self-titled record, You Am I have proven themselves worthy of their placing on ...
24 September 2010
Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Sound Of Sunshine

Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Sound Of Sunshine

Michael Franti & Spearhead return with The Sound of Sunshine, a followup to 2008's All Rebel Rockers. For the better part of a decade Michael Franti has reinvented himself with each album while retaining a uniquely Franti vibe. The Sound of Su...
23 September 2010
Nicholas Roy - In a Shoebox Under the Bed

Nicholas Roy - In a Shoebox Under the Bed

With a spare parts busker from the London Underground cited as an inspiration for this record, Melbournian Nicholas Roy is someone who revels in the unique. As Max Easton writes, his debut album 'In a Shoebox, Under the Bed' has varied results.
23 September 2010
Bliss n Eso - Running on Air

Bliss n Eso - Running on Air

Running on Air went to the top of the Australian iTunes album charts on its release, and soon afterwards hit the top of the ARIA chart too, going Gold in less than two weeks. Bridging the divide between the Australian mainstream and the undergroun...
21 September 2010
Bek-Jean Stewart - Winter, Summer Suburban Exile

Bek-Jean Stewart - Winter, Summer Suburban Exile

Bek-Jean Stewart is a singer-songwriter from Sydney’s Newtown, a place that is almost synonymous with music.  Musical faces, familiar and famous, turn up at the zebra stripe or the post office.  Among my Newtown muso sightings are ...
16 September 2010
Little Red - Midnight Remember

Little Red - Midnight Remember

Little Red's debut release Listen to Little Red etched itself firmly in the language of the Australian summer. There was something about  the infectious melodies, feel-good pop lyrics and that carefree rough-around-the-edges sound. Little Red...
9 September 2010
Two Hours Traffic - Territory

Two Hours Traffic - Territory

Hailing from Canada's Prince Edward Island, Polaris Music Prize nominated Two Hours Traffic are an act who are only just trying to find their way into Australia's hearts after three Canada-only releases. Produced by Canadian indie-pop staple, Joel...
6 September 2010
Ray Lamontagne - God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise

Ray Lamontagne - God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise

The mellow acoustic folk sound that has dominated Ray Lamontagne's work for the past three albums has been well and truly tossed out the door with the opening track of God Willin & The Creek Don't Rise, the latest release from the critica...
2 September 2010
The Bank Holidays - Sail Becomes a Kite

The Bank Holidays - Sail Becomes a Kite

'Sail Becomes a Kite' is the second album by WAMI award winning Perth quartet, The Bank Holidays. With soaring melodies across intricately layered atmospheres, The Bank Holidays have crafted a fantastic second effort with all the hallmarks of toda...
2 September 2010

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