Thursday, February 11, 2016

Driven Fear - FREETHINKER ALBUM REVIEW!! Punk, hardcore Australian music ~

Artist: Driven Fear
Album Title: FREETHINKER
Release Date: 26th February 2016
Music Style: Punk, hardcore




Driven Fear are about to release their latest offering titled 'FREETHINKER' through Pee Records, their fourth album with this label. The first single release is "In Care of Pt 2'.

A band from the Gold Coast, Australia, they're flooding the market with their punk hardcore attitude. They recently won the AFENDS 'fast n loud' competition and had money and support given their way. This year marks the twelfth year for Driven Fear and after a lengthy wait, FREETHINKER follows up the 2011 uncompromising album 'Contender'.

The album is gutsy, aggressive, purely riff charged and is an album that pushes the boundaries, therefore it needs to be turned up...LOUD.

The album begins with "Falling Awake", moving tempting guitar riffs that blend with more guitar followed by drums, low radio style voices that turns into a hard and loud tune.
"Fireball" has accelerated vocals that pave the way for gutsy guitar and drums that are entwined together through the fast paced anarchies of your mind.
"Built to Fire" is my favourite song due to the energy unleashed throughout each word, this song live will no doubt remain in your conscious.
The album goes from strength to strength and I think you will be intoxicated the more you get to know this album.

The FREETHINKER album has been created for your listening pleasure, a mammoth amount of energy and guts have been created by the boys, so if you love your hardcore punk style then grab a copy of the album and check out one of their upcoming gigs.

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Ross Wilson, The Black Sorrows - A Day On The Green - Kings Park Perth

Band: The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, Daryl Braithwaite, John Farnham
Venue: Kings Park, Perth
Date: 12th December 2016
Reviewed By: Espylyn

Melbourne Live Music movies state for a while....so be prepared!

Saturday 12th December 2015




As any Aussie knows, seeing a plethora of Aussie talent in one venue is a given highlight, add a glorious summers day, alcohol and the right combination of friends, and there you have a fantastic afternoon into the night out. Multitudes of picnic blankets, chairs and the aromatic presence of food is all around as I make my way into the venue. The food isn't too expensive but at nearly $40 a bottle for wine, I decide against that and then I walk on to find my seat.

The afternoon starts with the unstoppable Black Sorrows who could be the headline themselves, they pack a punch and erupt the crowd into a gaggle of excitable punters, showcasing hit after hit displaying the fact they still have got it. Joe Camelleri puts on a fantastic show as front man and the band rise up to meet him as they start the afternoon off with a huge bang.

Ross Wilson is up next, and again, what talent he is. You'll know him from his Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock days.  His voice is still smooth as he sings "Come, said the Boy" and his moves still grace the stage. "Eagle Rock" is still a big crowd pleaser. Wilson is one of those musicians that I watch and realise I know more songs than I realise.

Daryl Braithwaite starts off little low on vocal range, his vocals pick up after a few songs before "All I Do". "Higher than Hope" and "As the Days go By" remain dancing hits throughout the crowd and the finale "Horses" receives the usual standing applause. Braithwaite holds the stage from start to finish.

Whilst the sun sets and the kookaburras swoop down to pinch food from patrons hands, the lights shine on and the band enters then John Farnham. Crowd starts to go nuts and Farnham burst into "Age of Reason" where the impeccable vocals take hold and reach the stars. With a beaming smile, chats with the crowd, accepting roses and gifts, Farnham performs such a solid performance that we all wonder why he quit touring years ago to then come back. Never leave your fans John, they need you. His band and backing singers are impressive too, professional to the end.

Songs included today are "No one Comes Close", "Don't you Know it's Magic", "Man of the Hour", "Pressure Down" and the huge hit "You're the Voice" complete with two pipers, it's smashes the crowds already worn out vocals and bursts with new life. Tonight's finale is "It's a Long Way to the Top", the classic AC/DC song.