Ever since
The Fumes exploded onto the Aussie rock scene in 2004 with a
self-titled EP and the critically-acclaimed debut album
Guns Of Gold in
2006, the infamous blooze-rock duo have left slack jaws, ringing ears
and wagging tongues in their wake. Read the band’s press and you have
to wonder how a mere two-piece can garner so much hype, hyperbole and
histrionics. But in the case of geetar-slinger and mighty-bearded
vocalist Steve Merry and drumming prodigy Joel Battersby, the gushing
is with good reason.’
‘Sundancer’ by The Fumes is out NOW in
OZ/NZ (MGM), JAPAN (P-Vine)too, and has picked up a ridiculous number
of AWESOME reviews. The clip for Python has been added to TV nationally
including Indie Clip of the Week on Rage and Channel 10’s Video Hits.
*What folks are saying about Sundancer*____________________________________________________
Sydney
duo The Fumes are back with a vengeance with their sophomore record,
Sundancer. This record sees the guys take their rollicking bluesy rock
sound to a new level, with the appearance of some beautiful piano
action…
‘Sundancer’ can be described as nothing short of fucking exemplary 4.5/5- Article by Max Easton
http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2009/04/20/442-the-fumes-sundancer.html____________________________________________________
The Fumes have a sound that’s as fresh as the morning sun. And you can dance to it too.
PATRICK EMERY- Beat Magazine. (Melbourne)29/4/09
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"Cuddle Up The Devil" is just magnificent here and covers the same dilemmas Robert Johnson faced at his mythical crossroads.
Do you embrace the darkness in order to play music? Is it true that the devil has all the best tunes?
The duality of human nature and all that. Brand new but old as the hills.
Words: Chris Johnston
The Age Magazine - May '09 Issue (Melbourne).
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Sundancer’
is an awesome album. It is diverse and has a beefcake of a sound – no
mean feat for a two piece – and is performed by two very talented
musicians.
The band feels like a collage of its various
influences although dirty fuzzy blues seems to be predominant, but they
manage to make an album that is never boring and a much needed
injection of goodness into the local scene in Australia.
-undercover.com.au your daily music fix by Tim Cashmere-1/5/2009
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Abundantly
more exciting than a reformed Wolfmother, The Fumes’ 'Sundancer'
expresses the heart-pounding, flesh-rending core of Dionysian rock.
http://www.scenemagazine.com.au/index.php/reviews/cd-reviews____________________________________________________
The Fumes are your quintessential rock band. Four & ½ stars
http://elevenmagazine.com.au/2009/05/07/review-the-fumes-sundancer/____________________________________________________
This
is fine working class rock, blue collar guitar and drums that is as
honest as a five year old child. Peter Ryan Music Australia Guide
Musicaustraliaguide.com
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‘Sundancer’
is a steak and you are hungry. These are songs that drive and grind and
appear relentless. They are both terrifying and excellent. If you have
the opportunity or inclination to do yourself a favour this year, this
is an album that should find its way into your stereo and this is a
band that should find its way onto a stage near you. Because as good as
The Fumes are. Produced up, practiced, blowing one of your expensive
speakers, they don’t need any of it either.
Carolyn Dempsey- Inpress Melbourne- 05/05/2009
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‘Sundancer’
is a solid rock n roll blues album that offers heavy beats raw and
exciting riffs and sincere lyrics. It places The Fumes army at the
front of the Aussie rock scene.
Four stars-Emma Heard Time Off Brisbane