Gyroscope’s latest album Breed Obsession recently topped the Aussie charts, and after giving it a spin it’s not hard to see why.
Breed Obsession is instantly accessible with lighter moments balancing the darker tracks. It opens with the big first single “Snakeskin,” before launching into another slice of Aussie rock, “All In On One.” The intense guitar riffs and driving drum beats of the opening songs perfectly capture the energy of one of this Western Australian quartet.
But this album’s about so much more than just rocking out. “Australia” is a touching ballad that is set to become a local crowd favourite. The lads dabble with jazz in the breezy “Polyphones & Multidors.” And the acoustic love song “The River Between” is beautiful for its rawness.
It’s all so eclectic, yet somehow this diverse mix seems to work. The tracks are richly layered and complex, with powerful vocals from Daniel Sanders and stellar instrumental support from the rest of the band.
The result is an album that is truly world-class. AC/DC did it. INXS did it. Gyroscope may just be the next Aussie rock band to take the world by storm.
I have five copies of Breed Obsession to give away to my loyal Oz Music Scene readers. All you’ve got to do to get your hands on a copy is leave a comment telling me what your obsession is. Too easy! Make sure you leave your e-mail address in the comments so I can get in touch with you if you win. Entries close at 5 pm AEST on April 22, and I’ll announce the winners on Wednesday April 23. Good luck!