Reviews / Album

The themes remain the same, but it’s Harder To Tame that is their most obvious attempt at playing for a global mainstream audience.

While there’s no denying her on-point skills as a rapper or ability to punch out candid lyrics, there’s nothing groundbreaking here

Never groundbreaking or boring, this should more than sate any Japanophile punk rocker.

Don’t be fooled by the ‘punk-pop’ tag applied to bolshy Perth quartet I, Said The Sparrow – there’s little punk about their debut, seemingly cobbled together from unwanted bits of Neon Trees and Good Charlotte albums.

With no energy or appeal, this falls short in every aspect.

Tracks like Cramps, A Walk On A Wire and Madly Fadly are more successful, however, demonstrating the group’s versatility and a marked progression in production since they started all those years ago.

Warpaint won’t win over many new fans, but those who enjoyed 2010’s The Fool will be pleased. After all, they’ve been waiting for this follow-up for a long time.

For a lesson in how Aussies do it, look no further.