a man called son Melbourne, Australia
A Man Called Son is the brainchild of Simon Pearlman. Conceived initially in Brisbane, relocation to Melbourne preceded debut album 'Ruins of Our Town.' Several EPs and albums since, AMCS has received critical acclaim and airplay both locally and nationally. The fourth album 'Timebombs in the Sea' will be released on Fri Nov 25 2022. Pre-order the album in digital and limited edition vinyl now! ... more
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LEAVES ME BLIND
by underground lovers
The second album from this legendary Melbourne group is one of their best; and this is a great new remaster. It's a dreamy yet edgy collection: something that is actually quite hard to achieve.
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The Evangelist
by Robert Forster
This one is not in my "collection" as I already have it on CD. I remember there was a guy who ran a Melbourne record shop who was playing it when just out. He said it was a masterpiece. He was right.
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Junction Hits
by E L I Z A B A N D
Technically this is a compilation, not an album. Another unheralded Melbourne act. Rory Cooke (originally from Gaslight Radio) is one of the most unique songwriters. Such off-kilter, memorable songs.
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Our Chemistry is a Tightrope
by porcupine
Hopscotching from jangle pop and post-hardcore to math rock and shoegaze, these Minnesota rockers have a gift for musical multitasking.
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Hayes Noble's version of indie rock blends the blown-out textures of shoegaze and the energy of punk with catchy songwriting.
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Meandering guitars, laid-back vocals, and catchy choruses make this the perfect end of summer album.
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