Lukas Murphy, Journalist

Elegant writing, simplistic yet thoughtful instrumentation and heartfelt delivery make Diamonds For Your Tea an incredibly strong record.

Rudd followed up with an encore of Spirit Bird, and an a cappella message of peace, love and equality, just to give everyone a bit of love to pass on to others.

In all, the album is passable, yet there’s a want for another (more ballsy) release.

If you’re after something novel and exciting, this is most certainly it.

If you’re one of those who are happy with where Johnson is orientated in his direction, then this’ll be enjoyable for you. If not, then maybe it’s not for you.

Probably the most profound moment saw Fanning singing the title track of his latest album, Departures, all about the loss of his brother and father, which really reached out and touched the audience in its harmonious choruses.

Highlights are the opening title track – which kicks the momentum of the album right into motion – Whiskey Legs and Sweet And Low, for the contrasting tenderness it brings to the album.