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Aviator LaneToday, The Hills Are Closed Patterns In Static/Independent Michael Radzevicius, aka Aviator Lane (aka the drummer/guitarist of Paper Tiger), is quickly proving to be one of the best songwriters in Adelaide and this record is a brilliantly produced document of his skill and finesse. Produced by Marty Brown, aka the drummer of Art Of Fighting and founding member of Clare Bowditch's Feeding Set (and producer of many fine Australian records), and featuring musical contributions by Jon and Alex Ashley, aka the frontmen of local heroes Brer Mouse, 'Today, The Hills Are Closed' will hopefully be the first chapter in a very impressive musical career. Featuring one of the cleanest and most striking guitar sounds I've heard in a long time, first track Lengthways We'll Run is both powerful and beautiful. Lines End is simplicity at its best, gathering momentum by a few notes on a guitar and a light tap of a snare drum. The title track, Aviator Lane's first major key moment, is a nice surprise, leading into A Sudden Farewell, a slow-burning melody piece. Closing track Heavy Horse Memorial goes a long way to showcasing the intricacy of Radzevicius' voice and provides a perfect closer to the collection. Alright, so it could do with a little diversity, and it hums along at perhaps a little too slow a pace for its 35 minutes. But if you're into Art Of Fighting and other like-minded bands, you should definitely check these guys out. Oh, and they sound great live too - you can take my word for it.  |
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