Transitionsis the slick debut album from Sydney trio The Dead Love, and pays homage to their grungy alt-rock roots with a fresher, more polished vibe.
The Dead Love craftily weave classical piano, horns and electronic elements into their high-voltage, no-frills brand of rock. Produced in the heart of America’s live music capital Austin, Texas, by Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith (Jet, The Dandy Warhols), Transitions is a fun, well-balanced album that takes you on a floor-stomping journey.
It’s jam-packed with charging anthems like ‘Shine’ and ‘The Desert Sun’ that will have your tongue wagging to sing along. Stevie Knight’s husky vocals soar with convincing emotion and draw you into his band’s hypnotic arms. There’s a distinct rawness and attitude underpinning the album, and tracklist highlights ‘Zombie Ghost Town’ and ‘No Secrets’ are sure to get your blood pumping with their throttling riffs.
You’re hurtled through the intense anarchy of whisky-soaked evenings to the more introspective moments that shape everyday life. Need a dose of soul in your rock’n’roll? The Dead Love are the real deal.
4/5.
Transitionsis out now through Independent.
