Another solid effort

While the "indie-rock" part of me doesn't want to admit it, this album isn't quite as good as Odessey No. 5. It's only a half-step behind however. I couldn't resist exposer to this album when I was living in Australia. When it was first released it shot right to the top of the Australian charts, with at least three singles being played constantly by MMM and JJJ. The album well deserved this kind of attention, and I only wish it could have been exposed to the American market in the same way.

I'd say about 3/4 of the album is 4 to 5 stars, while two or three cuts would only get a 2 or 3 from me. The songwriting and vocals are solid, but the production is lacking; especially when compared to Odessey No. 5.

It's also unfortunate that Powderfinger's newest c.d. "Vulture Street" is again only available as an import despite getting domestic distribution for Odessey No. 5.

Australia's finest

I don't want to take anything away from Savage Garden, but Powderfinger deserves to have twice the success they had in America. It's a shame americans aren't showing much interest in this band, even after the release of Odyssey Number Five which gave us hits like My Hapiness and Like a Dog (that didn't catch on over here). But I am getting ahead of myself. This is about Powderfinger's greatest album and one of the best australian album of all time.

This is the kind of power-pop (if I may call it that) album you could just listen to over and over, especially under a hot summer sun (well that's my opinion). Hindley Street, Belter or Don't Wanna Be Left Out give out so much energy it's crazy. You'll just want to sing along and shake your head (and dance, if that's your thing) until the songs are over (and maybe after, it's that's your thing). Just like ballads like The Day You Come and Passenger will have you slow down and just listen. The song styles here vary a lot, but not so that you would think they all come from different bands. They all come together in a very good way.

There are two essentials Powderfinger albums, this one and Odyssey Number Five. Don't set foot in Australia without having given them a listen (or a few, if that's your thing(I should stop using these"( )")). And to you, Good-Day.

Nice and smooth

This is probably up there with Odessy no.5 except that i think they did a much more professional job on Odessy no.5. If you're into alternative you really need this for your collection though.