I missed the original release late last year, but Wiretap Records have gotten hold of it and released it a couple of weeks ago and it does seem a natural fit for them. This is a really fun listen that at times is 100mph, but can cover all bases.
Brooklyn's Sadlands have all the genres covered. A little Punky, but equally adept at Guitar Pop. Sometimes the former reminds me of the early days of The Go-Go's, yes I am that old,. Running Out could even be the more modern version or even The Bangles.
But is the spikier stuff when the band delight the most. a quartet split 50/50 gender wise, but unusually, the ladies handle vocals and guitar, whilst the gents provide a killer rhythm section that drives, but equally at home with less pace. In those times, I'm reminded of bands like The Beths.
Wrong Idea is a great opener, rocking your socks off and adding a killer riff, yet the closer is the exact opposite. Chaos is beautifully sung, a rare ballad that is a relegation that picks up around another killer riff.
There was a time when we were accused of being a boys club, which I defended vigorously. That was because all that we were hearing was breathy, almost silent, vocals or shouty angry deafening noise. But then again albums like this were not around then.
I'm reminded a lot here of Fortitude Valley, a band with an album that just missed our top spot in the Best 100 Albums Of 2025. The awesome Power Pop of Bad Idea is one of the best things that you will hear all year and Try To Have A Little Fun is a corking listen.
You can listen to and buy the album here. You can buy the Vinyl here.
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