Bryan Estepa

Bryan Estepa is an Australian singer/songwriter with a rootsy, rock-and-roll sound that would appeal to fans of Big Star, late-period Replacements, Evan Dando's later stuff with Lemonheads, Joel Plaskett and other power-pop and roots-rock groups.

This record sounds great – Estepa has a great voice and he's backed up with rich harmonies by a very talented group of backup singers, as well as bass, drums and guitar and organ with a great laid-back feel.

Estepa isn't reinventing the wheel by any stretch of the imagination, but his songs are melodious and well-crafted. The earnest, no-bullshit delivery also contributes to the appeal of this record. Recommended.

Gordon B. Isnor