Ex-Laburnum frontman Wes Grasty developed a shimmery dream pop sound with
First Night on Earth, deviating far enough from
My Bloody Valentine and
Lush for a unique sound of their own. Their debut album,
No One Knows Anything for Sure, swirls around atmospheric loops, hazy guitar work, and crashing percussion waves, but it's Grasty's low, boyish vocals that make
First Night on Earth's sound bit a different from their influences. Vocalist Tina Cargill is a nice addition, particularly on the cascading trip "Subside." "Misunderstood" is dark in subtle electronics while echoing
Joy Division-like appeal, and "A Good Reason" plays around with jazz threads.
No One Knows Anything for Sure is an honest, ambitious effort for
First Night on Earth and definitive of what's musically affected Grasty. He knows what lies ahead. ~ MacKenzie Wilson