Smoke & Mirrors by The Datsuns - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

This 2006 import (reissued stateside in 2008) concocts a fiery fusion of proto-punk, garage stomp, and slide-guitar blues. What separates these New Zealanders from most of their raw, garage-revivalist peers is their knack for melody. “Such A Pretty Curse” and “Blood Red” both draw their energy from catchy hooks. But elsewhere, “Emperor’s New Clothes” and “Tiny Dlunder Stolen Thunder” go for straight-ahead gusto. There are even a couple of ragged, jangly ballads to balance out the affair, highlighted by album closer (and possible response/ode to The Rolling Stones) “Don’t Shine Your Light On Me.”

1. Who Are You Stamping Your Foot for?

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

2. System Overload

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

3. Waiting for Your Time to Come

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

4. Stuck Here for Days

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

5. Maximum Heartbreak

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

6. All Aboard

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

7. Such a Pretty Curse

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

8. Blood Red

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

9. Emperor's New Clothes

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

10. Too Little Fire

Primary Artist: The Datsuns; Main Performer
Performer: The Datsuns; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Punk, Hard Rock

Label

The Datsuns

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

New Zealand

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 1, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

94637335420