Big Nothing - Big Nothing

 

I adored Big Nothing's debut album, Chris, still do. It featured heavily in our Best Albums Of 2019. So I have no idea how I missed the follow up, 2022's Dog Hours. Maybe it is a label thing. We have never had that great a connection with Lame-O, I've no idea why.

With listening to so much stuff, the label connection can be vital. There are great labels such as Dandy Boy and Meritorio who keep you informed regularly. They know that you are not going to like everything that they release, but when you connect, you really do.

So we reach the band's third album and it is a cracker. It feels a little more mainstream than Chris and is wonderfully big chorus led. The Replacements connection seems even less so, in its place big Pop Rock songs that Jangle and you can't stop yourself singing along.

Now seemingly down to a trio, the album does seem to have a bigger Rock sound, the arrangements are just as big and Matt Quinn's pipes remain in fine working order. The band still flirt with the likes of Americana and Indie, but is the Jangle that stands out most.

There is also a secret vocal weapon. Bass Player takes the lead on two songs . Crusin' is a little more 90s Rock, but her sugar sweet vocal takes it into much more. Stumble is more restrained, but built on a killer riff and stands up with the likes of Fortitude Valley and adds a splendid Twang.

The band's third album feels a bit more commercial, a little more Pop Rock, but it lights up that genre. Beautifully performed and arranged, this is a release that hits home, simply because it is so damn catchy. Your feet won't stop tapping.

You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl and as a download.

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