SAFE FOREVER (3 TRX)
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Perth's Gyroscope is one of the most important rock acts in the country at the moment because while other guitar bands are looking back, this 4-piece is pushing forward, forging a new sound. Safe Forever shows a more subdued side despite the climactic ending and it seems that the whole CD is meant to prove that they can respect melody, with both b-sides being examples of their more introspective moods. An acoustic version of Misery unveils the core of their talent for songwriting while Sharp Words (live) is a memorable tearjerker from an earlier release. Any crap band can release an album in Australia at the moment, so it's good to see that one young act are actually ready to produce a solid LP, having developed their stylised sound with a series of strong EPs. I'm a big fan of this act and you can expect a lot from them over the next 12 months, culminating in a hefty slice of the mainstream rock market.