Splurge are a pop-folk-rock group from Australia with a laid back approach. They are a little hard to pin down as far as category actually. They have mid-tempo beats and steady rhythm guitars with melodic wailing vocals. The opener “When I Go To Sleep” is a bit like Coldplay meets Aztec Camera. “She’s Not the One” is another good song doing an Echo & The Bunnymen vibe with some synth and guitar. Sometimes the laid back guitar works well – the song “Beautiful” is better than any James Blunt trash. Greg Williams vocals do a serviceable job, but sometimes a bit too breathy for me. “Too much is not enough” is one of the few great rockers here, and the entire album could have used more of this. Several songs toward the end of the album, drift along on a lazy psychedelic vibe and at over four minutes for each track, could put you to sleep. The exception is “Numb” a nice Pulp-styled ballad with dramatic flair. Also the title track “The Cure for the cure” is a good track too, if a bit overindulgent. Overall the melodies are excellent, and this is a highly recommended CD. Listen for yourself on the MySpace site.
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