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Having outgrown their Stray Cats and Green Day phases, the Living End join forces with Midnight Oil and Silverchair producer Nick Launay for an album that firmly establishes them as Australia's Great Rock Hope. Like late, great power-pop revivalists Material Issue (to whom the chorus of "Dirty Man" bears a more than passing resemblance), this Melbourne power trio fully justifies their plundering of past musical forms thanks to enthusiasm, chops, and songwriting talent. From the fist-in-the-air populism of its title track to the anthemic "Silent Victory" (which Launay gives the full Midnight Oil treatment), R
Having outgrown their Stray Cats and Green Day phases, the Living End join forces with Midnight Oil and Silverchair producer Nick Launay for an album that firmly establishes them as Australia's Great Rock Hope. Like late, great power-pop revivalists Material Issue (to whom the chorus of "Dirty Man" bears a more than passing resemblance), this Melbourne power trio fully justifies their plundering of past musical forms thanks to enthusiasm, chops, and songwriting talent. From the fist-in-the-air populism of its title track to the anthemic "Silent Victory" (which Launay gives the full Midnight Oil treatment), Roll On signals the Living End's readiness for an international pop overthrow. --Bill Forman
Album Description
Long awaited sophomore album for the Aussie punkabilly act. One of the '25 Most Anticipated Albums of 2001' according to Alternative Press. Includes the first single 'Pictures In The Mirror'. U.S. release isn't scheduled until February 2001. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.
Album Details
Includes their first single 'Pictures in the Mirror'. 'Roll On' is one of the 25 most anticipated albums of 2001, according to US magazine 'Alternative Press'.
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Manufacturer: EMI
Release date: 9 January 2001
EAN: 0724353017224 UPC: 724353017224
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