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- Summary: The third full-length release the for Australian indie rock duo was produced by John Goodmanson.
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- Record Label: Australia
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Garage Punk, Indie Rock
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Jul 31, 2020A departure from their scrappy origins, this record is a big, grown-up collection of forward-thinking rock gems. Sure, it might not be as chaotic or feel as grimy as what’s come before, but it’s a deliberately larger-than-life affair.
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Aug 11, 2020Brain Candy is still rock indie pop first, with a garage rock sidecar. Most of this is an up-tempo blast, and Stephenson's vocals are excellent while the guitar work and drumming is expert and fully engaged. Brain Candy isn't kid's stuff, but rather the word of two guys determined to make adulthood work for them without spoiling everything, and Hockey Dad hit that target with flying colors.
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Jul 31, 2020A vibrant and digestible yet existential and thought-provoking treat.
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Aug 17, 2020Striking the right balance between slick and energetic, if a fuzzy but fun album’s what you’re after right now, look no further.
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Jul 31, 2020While Brain Candy does lose creative steam towards the back end, there's still plenty here on offer for those looking for a reprieve from the oppressive reality of day-to-day life in 2020.
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Jul 31, 2020While all of the tracks are enjoyable to some degree or another, only few are considerably memorable.