Alice Bopf, Journalist

Chet Faker dazzles a besotted Brisbane.

While being an appropriate send-off for the beloved Hideaway as a music venue, this is only the beginning of Little Odessa showing off the Brisbane indie-pop vibes, as they set out on the road.

Stepping into the opening notes of Higher Love, his cover of the classic Steve Winwood song, the applause that follows is the loudest of all and continues when he returns to play the encore, And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop, alone, and then If I Had A Boat, with the band.

With that, Lightning Bolt is our farewell, not a moment too soon, satisfying in a way that you’ve seen an artist at their best, and making us quietly excited about the next inevitable tour to celebrate even more hits. Quietly confident, with fingers crossed; it needs to happen.

"For those who like their lyrics simple with a bit of cheek, and their rock sounds without fuss and tedium, this is for you."

"On first listens, this release boasts all the most obvious signs of a dance release; elegant vocal distortions, punchy beats and strobing keys – a playful overall sound, perfect for, well… dancing."