Dune Rats - Smile EP (2013)

Brisbane's Dune Rats have been around for not so long now and after two EP's, Smile, is their latest effort. The 'young lads' play chilled out, surf rock, stoner pop tunes about doing nothing and smoking weed. Lots of weed. Although they aren't signed Dune Rats have been around quite a bit, including an American 'tour' and some dates in Asia. The EP was recorded under their own funds.

The 5 tracks are basically set around themes of acting like kids, hanging out, smoking, being kids....did I say smoking? It kinda reminds me of Wavves, but Australian and a little 'rawer'. The EP is no doubt an easy record to listen to and any fan of almost any genre can find enjoyment out of it. Not to mention the incredible album art. Cannot get over the photo. Too good, too damn good.

Easy listening, 'Posi Surf Stoner Pop Rock'. Whats not to love about Dune Rats?

8.5/10


Video - Dune Rats - Red Light, Green Light Music Video

Buy: www.dunerats.bandcamp.com

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Shackles - Disposed Of 7'' (2013)

Originally posted on Rest Assured Zine

They've done it again. Shackles have shown with their latest release, 'Disposed Of', that they can write incredible songs whilst keeping it fresh and exciting. Released through Urbn Rage, this record is a fast, aggresive, face melting experience, barely reaching the 5 minute mark. For those who aren't aware of what Shackles sound like imagine Infest meets Extortion meets Mind Eraser. The recording has a rough sound with a load pf amp feedback and various other noises wich weren't edited out, giving it a raw, gritty edge. It seems to have left off where their 'S/T' ended and not so much like the tracks on their ealier releases. Huge things are coming from this band. Keep an ear to the ground.

One of the best bands going in Australia at the moment, Shackles have big things to come. Download link includes their S/T and Disposed Of.

8.5/10

 

 

Video: Shackles Live @ Sun Distortion Studios

 

 

 

 



 

Disposed Of

 

Self Titled

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Self Titled - http://arrestrecordsaustralia.bigcartel.com/product/shackls-s-t-shackls-single-sided-12-pre-order-18-postage

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