Based in Perth, Australia Timothy Nelson has a reputation as the “must-see” band in that corner of the globe and he’s also great example of a band that blends alt. country and power pop. The jangly, guitar is reminiscent of Big Star and Wilco, with lush, melodic arrangements and plenty of steel pedal twang on the slower tunes.
The slow build of “You Don’t Know What You’re Waiting For” is typical cowpoke pop, but the gorgeous harmonies on “Run For Cover” are more what we love. The songwriting compares to Gary Louris (Jayhawks) and its the focal point of the album. Another single that just gives me goosebumps is “Nothing’s In Tune,” with its sweet chord progressions and key shifts – it’s the only pure pop play here. Boasting a large, lush and world-class sound, the 12-track album contains not only the band in full swing but a variety of added delights such as strings, horns, auto-harp, mandolin and harpsichord, resulting in a very big, bold statement of ideas for a first record, exactly as it was intended and even better it was mastered at Abbey Road studios in London. The other songs are all decent, but these singles will keep you hooked for multiple listens. Seek it out!
