Sydney-based indie rock group Gang Of Youths are back with the same ethereal sounds, folksy beats and grand storytelling that earned them five ARIA Award nominations last year, and then some.
Let Me Be Clear goes beyond the ordinary methods of storytelling. You never quite know when a song will start or finish, as the EP samples unexpected sounds like the closing of a door or the laughter of children, all keeping the listener on their toes.
And while the band has received much acclaim for its storytelling abilities – and deservedly so – it soon becomes clear that a great deal of the attention is thanks to David Le’aupepe’s voice.
In fact, some of the EP’s best moments are when he’s howling incoherently as his voice alone tells more of a story than lyrics could – a feat reminiscent of legends like U2’s Bono and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, which gives you an indication of how epic this dude’s voice is. And that, coupled with the spine-tingling instrumentals, is where the magic of Gang Of Youths lies.
Let Me Be Clear is not to be missed for anyone with a set of ears and a soul, because both are in for a treat.
Gang Of Youths’ Let Me Be Clear is out now on Mosy/Sony.
