The Unknowns Looking From the Outside LP
For lived-in, gritty power pop with a rock’n’roll spirit, you never have to look far past Australia. From the chugging downstroke riffs to the saturated full-throated vocals, this band knows what works and weaponizes it. Hooks galore and no shortage of riffs, all while embodying a timeless sort of cool that sells the whole affair. I sincerely hope bands never stop sounding like this, because it still sounds fresh even if it’s arguably “retro.” A song like “I Know That You Know” sounds like you grew up listening to it, and that’s a major compliment. Rather than sound stale, this is a group that’s keeping something alive that will always feel vital.