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Best Australian Album Ever

Bennet | 05/27/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"So new, So exciting. This is a new beginning for Australian music and the world should keep an eye out for these 3 guys from Bondi.



While you may initially compare the music to Tool, this does the band a massive injustice. What they have done is taken any influences on board but made them their own. This is what all great bands do. The New Normal needs a few spins to let the music start sinking into your brain, and once it's done that - it won't let you go. There are many levels & layers to explore.



How these guys make such a huge sound is beyond me, but they really are that talented. Lucius on drums is a monster, and his use of electronics, while quite subtle, is thoroghly thought through and adds another dimension to the band when you see them play live.



Watching bass player Luke command the stage with his huge bass sound is always a highlight - his occasionally anthem like shouted backing vocals are sensational.



Then there's Flynn. A great singer and very underrated guitarist. He isn't one to do back flips on stage, but will make you do back flips at what he can do with a guitar while singing such complex arrangements.



This album is a brilliant debut, with a refreshing message. The music can be at once uplifting, but angry - and it's always thought provoking without being pretentious. Their intent to make people aware of the state of the world we're living at the moment can only be highly commended.



Stand out tracks are Real Life, Resonate & Doors (now and then my life feels like it's going nowhere)



Simply Awesome"

A Talent To Be Reckoned With...

Stoosh | Miami | 01/01/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album and band is without a doubt the greatest Australian musical achievement in decades..if not forever."

My favourite CD since Tool's Lateralus

Ivan Crnkovic | 03/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"An amazing debut release that over time you only grow to love more and more and... more as time goes on, it has not strayed far from my cd player in almost a year now. A truly unique take on rock by three guys from Bondi, i haven't heard anything like them before or after. Do yourself a favour, if you like good layered and complex rock with AMAZING DRUMMING get yourself this album, see this band live if you can.."