Reviews / Album

Unlike Superchunk’s critic-uniting blazing return to form in 2011, Fade is more of a humble offering, but one that is richly rewarding.

Your new favourite weed-bleached instrumental hip-hop duo.

At 29 minutes, the LP doesn’t overstay its welcome, and should be checked out by most garage/experimental rock fans.

It’s refreshing to find an Australian group who know when to rein in the jams, work as a multitalented collective and who know how to sift through a sprawling range of styles to come up with a coherent and punchy album.

Those looking for some jubilant noises and wafting melodies built on top of a grunge-influenced rhythm section, you should find the tracks to your tastes.

The Game’s very desperation for recognition has made that recognition impossible.

It does prove that there is light at the end of the mostly mundane R&B/dance/electro tunnel.

There’s a focus on the lyrics and subtle melodies, with the production just pushing everything along – but it works really well, even if the texture wears out before the record does.

If anything, this album really makes you want to listen to Wonder’s earlier works.