Artist:The Frowning Clouds

It's not entirely surprising that music with a sly hint of the surf would come out of the wilds of Geelong. Nor does it confound that a little motor city mayhem should infuse the sounds of that particular city. Melbourne's little sister, resplendent with sand and sea and home of the Ford factory, has given us a bevy of amazing music over her time and her latest export, The Frowning Clouds continue that sterling tradition. 'The first sample from the five-piece's upcoming album, the follow up to last year's Listen Closlier, 'All Night Long', is a sound indication of just where The Frowning Clouds are circa 2011, which is squarely around 1965. 'All Night Long' is easy to get lost in. Jangling guitars, a scrumptious riff and a jauntily swinging beat hypnotises and delights. Higher order thinking is circumvented as the song makes a beeline to one's most primal urges. Oscillating one's hips is mandatory whilst Beatle's style head shakes and the odd heart palpitation are neither optional ...