GYROSCOPE
SOUND SHATTERING SOUND

With a mash of pop sensibilities, chunky riffs and a driving rhythm section, Gyroscope is the most exciting young rock act in the country. Sure, you can name a bunch of revivalists that are gaining more attention, but when the hype disappears and the transient music industry decides to move on, Gyroscope will suddenly find themselves sitting on top of the rock pile. Constant touring and a string of successful EPs have perfectly prepared the Western Australians for the arduous task of recording their debut LP, Sound Shattering Sound, which includes some of the highlights from previous releases, such as radio faves Doctor Doctor, Midnight Express and Safe Forever. They've got that Western styled vocal attack - an all or nothing approach made famous by Jebediah - but lyrically, Dan's straightforward and honest approach allows punters to feel a connection with his autobiographical exorcisms, instantly evident on the opening track Confidence In Confidentiality. Restraint is one of Gyroscopes most potent weapons and after 7 years, the band has developed a chemistry that makes them a breeding ground for impressive dynamics. Take This For Granted is a good example of their ability to balance distortion and melody, sounding exact in moments of intensity while fully embracing minimalism. Personally, I love Gyroscope when they hit that no-holds-barred level of hard rock, but being one of the few acts in the country to please lovers of riffs and pop, you can't blame the band if they opted for an approachable mix. Are You Getting Any Better stands out as a perfect example of this tight 4-piece's sound; whispers, screams, hooks, distorted riffs, lulls, crescendos, dramatic prose; somehow all jammed into 3 minutes 45 seconds. When the sleepy media and music industries wake from their drug-induced rock-revival comas, Gyroscope will be waiting to lead the charge for fresh and original direction. If that's the case, Sound Shattering Sound will be remembered as an historic debut.