Big Scary's 2011 release Vacation is an intriguing album. The musical landscape is filled with possibilities, and to their credit, Big Scary explore much ground in little time. Unfortunately, the need to be obscure and unique sometimes makes Vacation seem slightly repetative. Luckily, the album has a knack for picking itself up regulary, and any boredom fades away quickly.
At times, Tom Lansek's vocals come across as raw and untamed, whilst at other times Tom's haunting melodies hit a nerve so tender that you'll forget everything about who or where you are, and just melt into the music. Drummer Jo Syme is solid throughout the album, and seems to be the structure throughout the album, a role that she pulls off seemlessly.
Perhaps the iconic feature of Vacation is the guitar work of Tom Lansek's. His ability to move from frightening, powerful, smooth and hauntingly beautiful guitar licks, whilst also slipping into a full explosion of powerful rock, is what sets Big Scary apart from other Aussie Indie groups. Whilst he is a little reserved on the album, Tom's guitar work is explosive live. A true treat for any lover of indie rock.
Big Scary have proven that they are going on to bigger and better things. Expect big things from this Victorian duo.
Big Scary - Gladiator.
Listen: Gladiator, Purple, Mixtape.
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