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It's been awhile since I talked about music, and I got a copy of this older release, this week.
You Am I are friggin' HUGE in Australia, and virtually unknown in the US. I think that's because we have no taste, but what would I know?
Anyway, You Am I is a uniquely Australian band. You take 2 parts mod, like the Who, and The Animals, add another 2 parts Replacements styled swagger and stumble, add another part Stones-y country soul, and crank the whole thing up to 11, and you've got what You Am I do. With this purchase, I now have all of their recordings. I think I love all of their records for different reasons, but i imagine the two easiest to digest for people not familiar would be "#4 record" and "Hi Fi Way" . Both give an overview on their sound, but stay well on the "pop" side of "pop/rock".
This one is more on the Replacements and Stones end of things. Still head and shoulders over the stuff we listen to in America, and still better than the Australian imports you know (AC/DC are Ok, but a one trick pony. Midnight Oil had half a trick. Men At Work just made you feel tricked. And Jet? Are Cheap Trick, only taken a little too literally).
Definitely worth your time. If nothing else, follow this link to Tim Rogers (the singer) doing a great solo version of a song from "#4 Record" that's sure to make you think twice.
