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Aversions Crown - Servitude
Not quite ready to proclaim this as a definitive release but something tells me Aversions Crown are going to be a permanent fixture playing alongside many similar international bands when they venture to Australia in the months (and most likely years) ahead. 'Servitude' is certainly one of the better up and coming releases of 2011.
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Like Moths To Flames - When We Don't Exist
Like Moths To Flames have offered up a completely generic sounding record without a single attempt at originality, which these days, is just simply unacceptable.
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Animals as Leaders - Weightless
'Weightless' is again sonic and aural proof that instrumental albums can be interesting, engaging and innovative. The full-length does not get repetitive or concern itself with pompous musical traits. Something tells me 'Weightless' is going to motivate a few aspiring musicians to spend a bit more time in the practice room.
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Childish Gambino - Camp
Childish Gambino, is without question the most interesting and talented indie rapper around at the moment and ‘Camp’ is an effective way of showing the world what he is capable of.
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Make Do And Mend - Part And Parcel
With ‘Part And Parcel’, Make Do And Mend have engaged in an exploration of a musical style well outside their comfort zone, reworking three fan favourites from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘End Measured Mile’ with folk and indie rock sensibilities driven by acoustic guitar chords and diverse instrumentation. The EP is a pleasing display of both the versatility of their songs, and the ever-widening scope of the band’s musical prowess.
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This Time Next Year - Drop Out Of Life
While This Time Next Year aren’t bringing anything new to the table with Drop Out Of Life, it is an album chock full of tried and true pop punk. Instead of concentrating on trying to reshape the genre, This Time Next Year have created an album full of fun, energetic tracks made up of catchy hooks and bouncy melodies that will slot in perfectly with the big players in the genre and make the perfect soundtrack for many summer road trips this year.
- KYS: 80
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Wake The Giants - Wake The Giants
On their debut release, Western Sydney pop punkers Wake The Giants have displayed their penchant for irresistibly catchy melodies and memorable guitar riffs peppered with explosive, hard-hitting breakdowns and considerably large nods to the sensibilities of hardcore and metalcore. The EP reflects an infectiously upbeat and positive vibe, exuded from a band who have refused to be overcome by tragedy and adversity and are poised to take the national scene by storm.
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Yellowcard - When You're Through Thinking Say Yes Acoustic
Your enjoyment of this album will depend on how you approach it, the ideal situation is obviously for those who are familiar with the original record and will know the ways in which the songs have changed. The effort that has clearly been put into this album however makes it one of the finer acoustic records ever made.
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Clipped Wings - Demo
Clipped Wings have emerged from the cesspool of the Sydney music scene with a sound that provides a pleasing take on the tried and tested clichés of the melodic hardcore-punk genre. Blending the sensibilities of Youth Crew-era 80s hardcore bands like Gorilla Biscuits with the progressive musicality and affecting poignancy of modern post-hardcore bands like Touché Amoré, the band display a raw, rough-edged intensity, firmly anchored by accomplished musicianship and commendable songwriting prowess.
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Gym Class Heroes - The Papercut Chronicles II
It would appear that Gym Class Heroes are well and truly locked into their new mainstream sound abolishing any hopes of a return to their underground indie rap roots. Things could be worse as they perform the mainstream sound well, and I would rather hear this on the radio than Bruno Mars, but like most sequels, ‘Papercut II’ doesn't live up to the original.