Reviews

A weird amalgam of talent, inspiration and all manner of nostalgia – all in all a resounding success.

Janie’s Got A Gun becomes an early highlight and drummer Joey Kramer takes it into a solo, something much too long and pretty unimpressive.

Seeing the faces on the kids as they walk away from Kevin Parker and Co, clutching their freshly signed items, is heartwarming and yet another reason why this festival rules.

If they hadn’t already, with this album Jinja Safari prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with and that they have carved themselves a very secure place in the future of Australian music.

Lawson and, more importantly, Chapman Square could just be the sleeper hit of the year.

O’Rourke offers another bright facet to turn to amid the pastoral guitar meanderings and sparse beats.

While Ghost Blonde was sticky, immersive and overwhelming, Wait For Pleasure composes of 11 11 distinct, tactile sensations that seem totally opposed yet placed consecutively.

Add Graeme Base’s brilliant artwork and there’s not much to dislike here.