Album Review: Better Than The Wizards - Better Than The Wizards

This Melbourne band smash it out of the park with their debut. Electric opener She Said immediately catches your attention, with the infectious big band throwback melody prompting immediate head-bops. The energetic presence of trumpet and saxophone instrumentals, teamed with smooth keyboards and raspy vocals to keep balance throughout, offer Australia's contemporary rock palate a vibrant and zesty addition. Perhaps lyrically overpowered by insanely catchy melodies and wild instrumentals, key tracks Grooving The Tango and Up All Night draw on Latin funk and Jamaican influences, making Better Than The Wizards a knock-out full of surprises.