Review - Utopian Babies “Nothing in Moderation”
Album on Roadshow through
Warners
One familiar with Sydney may at once
recognise the landmarks on the front cover but then start trying to figure out
from which corner the photo was taken before realising that the picture has
been Americanised by a mirror image. But the reason we’re here today is not to
acclaim the cover-art of this release, albeit an integral part of any record,
but to critique the Utopian Babies debut album “Nothing in Moderation” album on Roadshow
through Warners.
And quite the
pop/rock/alternative-but-not-quite collection it is. As rock music progresses
toward its second century there are so many sounds and influences upon which to
draw one’s muse. Few artists can successfully combine so many of them as Utopian Babies. Starting sharply
and quickly with the previously-«««¼-rated single Fanfare
each track of this album unfolds with a quirky and familiar hook you’re sure
you’ve heard somewhere else before. Chances are it was on the Ms or 96.1 on the Australian music shows. From The
Hum/Little Hornet to early Queen, Bryan
Adams, Jon/Bon
Jovi and even You
Am I, Dave
and the boys really impress upon the listener a wide and varied basis for their
music.
There is not one or two stand-out tracks – it’s an exceptional CD all up. Recorded by Craig “Pop” Porteils in London and Sydney Utopian Babies “Nothing in Moderation” album on Roadshow through Warners is the pop rock album of this year. «««««