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Goon Sax: Brisbane Trio's New Album Hits Emotional Depths
23 Sep
Summary
- The Goon Sax's sophomore album explores maturation and lingering adolescence.
- New album features castanets, strings, and horns for enhanced moods.
- Drummer Riley Jones emerges as a key vocalist and songwriter.
Brisbane's The Goon Sax delivers a sophomore album, "We're Not Talking," that skillfully blends conversational vocals with deep emotional resonance. The trio, now at 19 years old, captures the transition from adolescent curiosity to reasoned experience.
Their new songs offer more relatable themes than their debut, exploring emotions like bottling feelings or losing contact information. The album's sound is enriched by the sparse use of new instruments, including castanets, strings, and horns, to accentuate the moods conveyed.
Shared vocal duties across the three members reinforce the album's candid feel. Drummer Riley Jones's contributions are particularly noteworthy, significantly enhancing harmonies and introducing a vital female perspective. Her vocals add levity and emotional depth, especially on tracks like "Losing Myself" and the poignant "Strange Light."
