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Played on triple j Played on digital radio Hawks of Alba Time to Decide (2011)   Rate

No matter what you decide, you can change your mind.

rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

Pretty cool slacker indie. I love the verses but the chorus doesn't quite pack the punch I was expecting. But that's okay, the bridge brings it home!

triplej
06 Mar, 2012


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

This new Hawks track is a straight killer. No fuss, just restless garage drone.

triplej
29 Feb, 2012


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

this song is great - a solid progression for the band and a clear standout amongst an already impressive collection of tracks

triplej
29 Feb, 2012


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

It's too well constructed to be considered slacker rock, but it's certainly got that ripping nineties guitar vibe to it. Especially the killer half-time roll to the end. Yeah, fetch my plaid shirt.

superuser
06 Mar, 2012



Played on triple j Played on digital radio Hawks of Alba Cut You Out (2011)   Rate



rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Gah! You guys rule. Thanks for the new stuff.

triplej
03 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

YEP, Bitchin'.

triplej
02 Aug, 2011


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

a very hooky track, reminds me of the earlier years of the grates, a little quirky, i didnt grab me hugely, but by all means its not a bad song, i think in time though these guys just may hit there nitch and just bust out one of those hooky numbers that everyone will love and woble there head to, all in all, i look forward to here more stuff from theses guys and see how they go,


31 Oct, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Light and simple - love it. Catchy chorus.


07 Oct, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

you are amazing. 90s influence sounds great! Can't wait to get your EP :)


06 Sep, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Does it need to be said? Catchy tune, all round deliciousness


08 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Love you guys, had the pleasure to see you live


08 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

I cannot stop listening to this song. So good! Love the harmonies, and the thrashy breakdown at the end, after all the sweetness prior.


08 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

I absolutely love you guys, this song is amazing! :)


04 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Nice and catchy. Sweetly presented tale of abandonment! Lovely vocals!!


02 Aug, 2011



Played on triple j Hawks of Alba Look What You've Become (2009)   Rate



rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

nice cruisy vocals, good sounding band. Made my ears happy

triplej
24 Nov, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

Love the unabashed '90s indie vibe. I'd like a bit more variety in the vocal melody, but I love that guitar tone. Promising stuff.

triplej
22 Oct, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Sounds across between Faker and the Falling Joys. The music has that melancholy yep poppy feel to it. The song is well produced and all band members show off their indie flair. This is topped by some sweet and pretty vocals. Overall a solid indie tune!

superuser
08 Nov, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

there is nothing wrong with the 90's.... nothing at all! loving this band.


16 Feb, 2011


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

Enjoyable, if slightly predictable late-90s indie. The lyrics go downhill from around the 2:20 mark, but its not a total disaster.


06 Jan, 2010


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

A great, simple song, i fell in love with the vocals as soon as the first word. A bit more variety would make it far better, but still, a great band and a great song. Has been added to my iTunes 'relaxmusic' playlist. Thanks again, JJJ, for introducing me to another amazing song.


05 Jan, 2010


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Soothing and calm vocal mixing with slightly over-driven guitar is awesome. I love the use of tambourine.


03 Dec, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

this song reminds me a bit of the Pixies. A good tight sound and some very nice tones in the singer's voice. the words have purpose in their tale and i like the sweet chorus, A good clean piece from SA i think!


14 Nov, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

nice


11 Nov, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

very simple and beautiful. she has a very soothing voice.


05 Nov, 2009


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

I'm digging the 90's Indie Rock thing thats going on here, but I expected somthing more. It is a good song but there isn't much variety and the song didn't really develop. Apart from that, I enjoyed the track


29 Oct, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

I enjoy how this song is so easy to listen to but still has some guts


28 Oct, 2009


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

ever since i heard a glimpse of this song it's been stuck in my head.. beautiful. pumped for more from this threesome


28 Oct, 2009


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Interesting song and sound - reminiscent of early Sarah Blasko in the voice and also The Clouds


28 Oct, 2009