We start today off with the wonderful Guitar Pop of Sydney Trio, The Low Priorities. Dice is a debut album to be proud of and right up our street. Others may label this Power Pop, but it isn't really, it has far more in common with the better melodic Indie Guitar bands of the 80s.
It is built on great riffs, many of them jangling, great arrangements and the top notch mellow vocals of David Orwell. Unlike Trios who go for power, The Low Priorities go for catch all catchiness with some sterling Guitar solos.
The songs are memorable foot tapping throughout. Pop Rock at times, but not afraid to step into other areas. The Guitar work on Monochrome Sound is rockier and even gets a little Psych Pop. San Miguel does step heavily into Power Pop.
Strawberry Gum is great UK 80s Indie, close to the C86 brigade and Ruler Of Venice blows the doors off. Additional Guitar from Oliver Klein and Anthony Brown makes the guitar sound almost orchestral and the Brit Pop feel is enhanced by a Psych Pop breakout.
The opener, the title track, lets you know what you in for, a summer sounding feel good with more Psych Pop. Dice is ideally suited to the Summer, but with the cold and light drawing in and the troubling times around the world, this is exactly the album you need to brighten the spirits.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on CD and as a download.
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