Text Bomb by Blueline Medic - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Judging by the opening, fans of Jimmy Eat World and other power pop bands would love this Australian quartet. Sleepyhead is a perfect example, bringing to mind Gin Blossoms with a subtle accent. From the soaring guitar solos to the tightness of the group, the song is a promising start. From The Loft appears later in the album yet carries the same intensity. Cotton Oriental Pants though is a tad moody and without much punch. Lead singer Donnie Dureau gives a credible performance but there isn't much bite to the track. Here the group comes across as a feeble Bush. Thankfully Uptight returns to the group's asset, making it a modern day Psychedelic Furs in some instances. Dureau and fellow guitarist Adrian Lombardi give very good performances for the song's duration. The title track is another infectious power pop song that is winding and swirling, changing tempos as if it was changing gears. But the momentum wanes with Loss, a percussion-oriented song that never gets off the ground. Too often the band relies on a melancholic opening, especially on Scotch In The Clown, a song with some nifty lyrical imagery but not enough urgency. When Blueline Medic appear to be having fun, they are very solid. Perfect Son is rough around the edges musically but the energy is quite apparent. The Moment Hasn't Come is an airtight and infectious song that stands out above the rest.

1. Sleepyhead

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

2. Cotton Oriental Pants

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

3. Upright

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

4. They'll Let You Know

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

5. Text Bomb

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

6. Loss

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

7. Scotch in the Clown

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

8. Perfect Son

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

9. The Moment Hasn't Come

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

10. From the Loft

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

11. Exit Strategy

by Blueline Medic

Primary Artist: Blueline Medic; Main Performer
Composer: Donnie Dureau
Shaun Lohoar
Adrian Lombardi
Dave Snow; Composer
Engineer: Anj Malavazos; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Ruberto; Production
Producer: Darren Thompson; Production
Studio Producer: Darren Thompson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 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

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, EMO, Alternative, Adult Alternative

Label

Hobbledehoy

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

Australia

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 20, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

195497071081