Australian indie duo Colour Bomb have delivered on their self-titled debut album. With a beat that will have your hips shaking and booty bouncing, sex-infused opener Moth is indicative of Jimmy Saunders and Tom Whitty’s synth-pop sound. Five years in the making, Colour Bomb is the result of sheer devotion.
With lyrics like, “I hold onto something just long enough to watch it all float away”, and an arrangement that ranges from understated to elaborate in less than four minutes, Beautiful Parade is a true standout. Only two songs into the album, it’s clear the local pair have crafted a polished piece of art. Dying To Leave examines the lost nature of youth culture via a warm, caramelised vocal from Saunders. Add a beauty of a bass line and an excitable drum beat and you’ve got yourself a stunning single.
My Resting Place exudes stark imagery in the line “A legacy, a rotten thought / A poisoned seed to sprout in time / From my resting place”, whereas Blood In A River reverts to a more traditional storytelling style. On The Run brings together twinkling chimes, a direct kick and an incredible vocal range. Soaked in sorrow, Mostly Asleep explores senility and will send you down the thought patterns of a “young man in a skeleton”. Delving into some diverse themes, Colour Bomb are much more than a simple pop partnership.
Between the perils of love with Paper Doll and the unrequited spirit of The Only Eve, the band’s emotive electronic arrangements continue. Tying it up with the BDSM based Learn The Ropes, it’s a bold ballad worthy of a undeniable double-take. Colour Bomb are a vibrant, energetic splash of sound, offering listeners a carefully planned pop production.
BY PHOEBE ROBERTSON
