Reviews

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Packs an impressive punch for a band so new to the scene.

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.

Tonight is their last show of a ten-month tour, so unsurprisingly the set is tighter than Jones’s snare drum.

By the time Beach House uninspiringly return to the stage for their encore, many punters are already on their way out the door.

Besides some cuts and bruises on the band and a few rowdy punters, gigs don’t come much better than this.

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.