Gyroscope, A Death In TheFamily, The Statics @ TheCorner, Melbourne (25/03/2010)

Sat 27th Mar, 2010 in Gig Reviews

After an impressive early set from locals The Statics, A Death in the Family, for or the sake of a cheap allegory, stomped out pure beats with fatal power and perfection that would rumble the earth six feet under.

It was a night at the Corner that made rock – or as the headliners have classed themselves, ‘post-grunge’ – highly enjoyable even for those not that way inclined, and this was before Gyroscope had taken to the stands. Even the waiting music – ACDC appropriately – had front rowers singing, nay, belting away.

Thus for a third and final time the red curtains parted, indicating to the wealth of fans the opening for boys from Perth.

Gyroscope proceeded to open with authority and gusto, and did not lapse for the duration of the night. A quality instantly identifiable was that lead singer Daniel Sanders possessed a vocal range that allows him to not only consistently shine within his own genre, but to float freely and transcend a world of genres that lie before him; the palpable sign of a great musician.

By the second song Sanders had already mounted the drum kit, and with his shirt off by the third tune, we sensed a solid evening was probably the order.

The ‘Some of the Places I Know’ tour comes well timed before the break out of their fourth full-length album, Cohesion, which is due for release on April 9.

But perhaps the biggest take-home moment of the gig, which seemed almost illusory as it happened so fast, saw Sanders crouching on top of the bar at the back of the room, screaming to beer swilling fans and a sea of camera phones.

This was shortly followed with a polite plea from the remaining Gyroscopes on stage, ‘I know he has his t-shirt off but we want him back ladies!’ And to his band, he returned.

Amidst a multitude of songs from varying albums, namely their beloved and ARIA certified Gold Album Breed Obsession came Snakeskin, Australia, Some of the Places I Know and Live Without You.

We were invited to party harder then Adelaide, where the tour had made its first mark, a request which was answered with rapturous applause and bellowing, implying that every Melbournian clearly believed it an achievable task.

‘Fuck we haven’t been to Melbourne for ages…it’s good to see you all!’ Sanders informed us, which was again received cordially.

A mind blowing and yet very honourable cover of Midnight Oil’s Beds are Burning brought us closer to the end, and stood as a testament to Australia’s ongoing production of truly unique and talented musicians.

But their moving tune, Safe Forever, ironically finally concluded the night’s proceedings.