The Weather
A shimmering collision of 80s synth-pop and heavy psychedelic rock that explores the dark contradictions of Australian identity beneath a glossy, sun-drenched surface.
May 3, 2017 · Not On Label (Pond (5) Self-released)
A shimmering collision of 80s synth-pop and heavy psychedelic rock that explores the dark contradictions of Australian identity beneath a glossy, sun-drenched surface.
May 3, 2017 · Not On Label (Pond (5) Self-released)
The Weather feels like a heatwave in a modern metropolis, where the glare of the sun off glass skyscrapers is both beautiful and blinding. It is an album of profound contradictions, matching radio-ready synth-pop melodies with lyrics that dissect the uncomfortable history of colonial Australia. While Pond began as a more shambolic psychedelic outfit, this record sees them embracing a high-definition, neon-soaked aesthetic. The production is immaculately handled by Kevin Parker, resulting in drums that snap with mechanical precision and synths that swirl like oil on water.
How does The Weather sound next to the rest of Pond's catalogue?
Golden Hour saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.
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