US Seventh studio album from Australia's hardest-working band and follow-up to the excellent Naturaliste album from 2003 is, dare we say it, the best Lucksmiths release yet! As always, there are lots of guitars, some soothing basslines, and a singing drummer who's far better than Phil Collins, but this time there's also a horn section having a party, some fiery organs, a string section who dig Phil Spector, and a lazy pedal steel.

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'Australian indie pop trio the Lucksmiths teamed singer/percussionist Tali White, guitarist Marty Donald, and bassist Mark Monnone, longtime school friends who initially bonded over their mutual admiration for the Smiths. After going their separate ways to attend university and travel, the threesome reconvened in their native Melbourne in early 1993, playing their debut gig that April opening for the Sugargliders. The Lucksmiths' debut tape was soon released, and in 1994 the group resurfaced with an EP, B...   [ read more ]

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'The Lucksmiths can seemingly churn out great {indie pop} with all the effort of turning on their amps. Every record they have done has been textbook from the tender vocals, introspective but not soppy lyrics, easygoing blend of acoustic and electric guitars, to the subtle yet striking arrangements and simple production. If you are expecting the next line to say something like here's where the line ends, you will be disappointed. Their seventh release for {indie pop} stalwarts Matinee Recordings is as fine...   [ read more ]

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