Busby Marou - Busby Marou (13/06/2011)
“There’s something strangely familiar about the name of this band…” is what you may be thinking, and rightfully so. This humble duo from Rockhampton, QLD, have certainly made a name for themselves. They have recorded their 2007 EP The Blue Road with icon Pete Murray, had two songs off their self-titled album nominated for Triple J’s 2010 Hottest 100, and took the award for “Most Promising New Talent at the Deadly Awards. So, what is all the fuss about?
Delving into their self-titled album, it doesn’t take long for anyone to realise that these men have talent. Thomas Busby’s vocals give the album a pure and unique Australian favour, which heightens in the track Not Fire Not Ice. Only two minutes in duration, it is long enough to display the breadth of talent Busby has. Jeremy Marou, on the hand, is one of those enviable people that are gifted on almost every instrument he touches. Just listening to the ornate rhythms in This Moment is enough to raise your eyebrows.
The boys offer a refreshing blast of originality in their self-titled album, straying from the monotonous chordal structure that seems to be evident in almost every pop song. Not restricted to one genre, Busby Marou indulge their listeners by introducing a vast variety of instruments: from the ukulele to electric guitar to even whistling, this album is certainly not two-dimensional in that respect.
Busby Marou’s self-titled album brims with songs that you just can’t help but tap your feet or bob your head to. The lyrics are beautifully crafted; whether cheery or melancholic, they add that little extra depth to the album. Each song is different in their own way, which only displays the duo’s diversity and talent.
There is, however, one let down that seems to be common in this genre of music and its close relatives. Whether it be melodically, instrumentally or lyrically, Indie/Roots songs can be hard to differentiate at times. By the ninth track of the twelve-track album, you’ll begin to notice that the majority of the songs have an extremely similar tempo. If it wasn’t for the distinctive melodic and instrumental change, it could be easy for each song to run in to one another.
In saying that, Busby Marou’s album of the same name is a must-listen to. A fine example of what Australian talent has to offer, these guys deserve all the attention they will get.
Olivia Fusca
Delving into their self-titled album, it doesn’t take long for anyone to realise that these men have talent. Thomas Busby’s vocals give the album a pure and unique Australian favour, which heightens in the track Not Fire Not Ice. Only two minutes in duration, it is long enough to display the breadth of talent Busby has. Jeremy Marou, on the hand, is one of those enviable people that are gifted on almost every instrument he touches. Just listening to the ornate rhythms in This Moment is enough to raise your eyebrows.
The boys offer a refreshing blast of originality in their self-titled album, straying from the monotonous chordal structure that seems to be evident in almost every pop song. Not restricted to one genre, Busby Marou indulge their listeners by introducing a vast variety of instruments: from the ukulele to electric guitar to even whistling, this album is certainly not two-dimensional in that respect.
Busby Marou’s self-titled album brims with songs that you just can’t help but tap your feet or bob your head to. The lyrics are beautifully crafted; whether cheery or melancholic, they add that little extra depth to the album. Each song is different in their own way, which only displays the duo’s diversity and talent.
There is, however, one let down that seems to be common in this genre of music and its close relatives. Whether it be melodically, instrumentally or lyrically, Indie/Roots songs can be hard to differentiate at times. By the ninth track of the twelve-track album, you’ll begin to notice that the majority of the songs have an extremely similar tempo. If it wasn’t for the distinctive melodic and instrumental change, it could be easy for each song to run in to one another.
In saying that, Busby Marou’s album of the same name is a must-listen to. A fine example of what Australian talent has to offer, these guys deserve all the attention they will get.
Olivia Fusca