Thick As Thieves
Glassnote Entertainment
4 Stars
Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap was the feel-good festival tune of 2009. Watching the Melbourne band play live around the release of their debut album Conditions, was bound to encourage ecstatic dancing.
As a result of the nostalgia attached to that album, I figured their third studio release Thick As Thieves would be a hard act to follow. In my opinion, I was right. The tracks that make up the album are certainly well produced and catchy but there was no track that could quite meet the standard of the ever-so-sentimental Love lost.
The first real stand-out song for me was Summers Almost Gone, I guess I’m a sucker for emotion and that groovy breakdown towards the end sealed the deal.
I feel Thick As Thieves is a grower and pangs of wistfulness are still scattered throughout the harmonious rock music.
There’s no doubt it’s an excellent album, although it can be hard to beat your first love.
KYRA SHENNAN
