Com-fusion - CD Reviews - "SIX PACK" (The Monaros) and "WHAT A CORKER!" (Tukan Sam)

THE MONAROS
SIX PACK

Local lads THE MONAROS (Gav Steere - Bass and Vocals, Sam McNeil - Guitar and Vocals, Jack Richards - Drums and Vocals), have released a six track E.P. appropriately named 'SIX PACK'. THE MONAROS have a classic Australian pub-rock sound, laying down tight guitar based riffs with a solid rhythm section and strong vocals. Particularly impressive is the soon to be cult song 'TOASTER' with its profound lyrics ( Sam bought a chook, he took it home to roasta. He wasn't feeling hungry so he cracked a fat and poked it ) and the song 'SKASE' written by Steere, "a simple pop tune about a simple millionaire". (Been tryin to get away from you. Just takes my breath away ). Its good to know that good old fashioned Hard Rock is still going strong. This is an excellent debut from the fellas that parallels their bloody good, rocking live shows. "Do ya self a favour and check em out!!"

tukan sam
what a corker !

Soon to hit the streets is a 12 track debut CD from local band tukan sam. The album has not been overworked and has an overall raw and heavy feel which captures their live sound well. A new song to most punters is 'ATARI' ( it hasn't ever been performed live ) combining a small keyboard, a questioning Kat and studio effects to create a dynamic tune. Its interesting to hear the difference between this recording of 'LITTLE MISS' and the version that Triple J recorded. This one is a more powerful representation of their sound. The combination of catchy hooks and lyrics, interesting grooves and unorthodox instruments / sounds make for a very listenable and downright dancable CD indeed. Get your boogie shoes on for tukan sam's CD launch on October 9 in the Bayview at the Lady Bay with Warrnambool's classic rocksters The Hubcaps along with The Sexbombs and That Band. An all-ages, alcohol free show begins at 7pm to 10pm then is over 18's from 10pm onwards.