Posted by KB on 7/27/2020 to
Reviews In Brief
Some bands have a sound that fits around them like a warm blanket. RBCF is such a band. "Sideways To New Italy" is unremarkable, not that it isn't a pretty solid release, but rather it is an expected release. The Aussie lads stick to what works. Strummed interlaced guitars that drive songs to a (at times frenzied) crescendo with ethereal, layered vocals. RBCF are at their peak when they energetically fire out of the blocks. There are little surprises like the addition of more acoustic guitars and slower tempos (which didn't work for me on Sunglasses At the Wedding) but generally speaking, if you are a fan, you will be just fine with "Sideways". It is not their best output, but a nice warm blanket is never bad.
Favorite Songs: Falling Thunder, Cars In Space, Cameo, The Cool Change
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