The first 10 seconds of this new one from New Zealand's OPOSSOM are quite deceiving; the song starts at an energetic, raging pace before exploding into a massive and beautifully constructed left-of-centre chorus hook. The group rises from the ashes of Scuzz-poppers The Mint Chicks, their brand new album 'Electric Hawaii' is due out June 1, 2012 thanks to Create/Control
Pitchfork called them “pysch-pop noisemakers” upon hearing their early demos, “playful, tunnel-vision guitars should remind you of Tame Impala”. The new record is totally self-recorded and produced by the project's brainchild Kody Nielson, this first bite of Opossom’s debut album is a brillant taste of what's to come – insistent beats, a hint of garagey organ and guitars and unashamedly escapist lyrics come together in perfect form.
OPOSSOM LIVE IN AUSTRALIA
Wednesday, May 16
GoodGod Small Club, Sydney
Tickets available from MOSHTIX
Thursday, May 17
Phoenix Public House, Melbourne
Tickets available from MOSHTIX
With Special Guests
Tickets on sale now
