Day Ravies, one of Sydney’s best loved underground acts, turn in a stellar and diverse collection on Liminal Zones. Here, we get a far broader palette than was used across their lovely shoegaze debut Tussle, with drum machines and analogue synths finding a new prominence within their familiar home-recorded style, spinning out odd, infectious psych-pop gems through a noisy and glazed filter.
They’re light, fun and super prolific. This is their second album in two years, along with an EP and 7″, and not counting releases from side projects Mope City, King Tears Mortuary and Shrapnel. Music and touring seems all they do with Lani Crooks, Sam Wilkinson, Caroline de Dear and Matt Neville all active songwriters.
Their songs are filled with ideas and little time to spare, as nine of Liminal Zones’ 13 tracks clock in under three minutes. “This Side Of The Fence” is less than two minutes and echoes the beautiful sound of a band like Broadcast
“Enter The Bee” is a lovely heavy synth interlude that leads to “Hickford Whizz”, a dive-bombing take on noise rock and Wilkinson’s strongest entry. The three vocalists provide great variation in style, while upholding a shared purpose and identity.
The Fat Angel Sings 