CHILDREN COLLIDE - Glass Mountain
Liars (CD)
Children Collide are exactly how they seem - they're not
trying to be anything else. Johnny (Guitar/Vox) and Heath (Bass) formed
the band in Melbourne a few years back after hitch hiking their way
from Lismore. As founding members and principle songwriters, Johnny
and Heath play raw overdriven rock that's drenched with old school riffs
and loaded with catchy pop melodies. There's enough bite here to leave
any indie rocker wanting more. As much as you try to resist, you can't
help but tap your feet and hum the melodies.
Children Collide played their first live gig at Bar Open
in Melbourne on Halloween night in October 2004. For a first show, Children
Collide had the fortunate blessing of an amazing performance that everyone
in the room loved. All the elements were there from the beginning -
great songs, genius stage banter and a look that you couldn't help but
envy.
With a few demos under their belt and a 6 track EP on
Reverberation Records behind them, ('We Three Brave And True' - 2005)
Children Collide have now signed with Flying Nun Australia, sister label
to indie gods Flying Nun New Zealand.
The most exciting feature of Children Collide's music
is actually what lurks beneath the noise, with Johnny drawing inspiration
for his songwriting from diverse sources like Sir David Attenborough's
'Life on Earth'. But then a lot of the inspiration behind the band's
songwriting is not exactly what you would call normal. Johnny explains,
"I got an idea for a song after reading about how the Vikings colonised
Greenland and then essentially wiped themselves out after 400 years.
But the song only came out after hearing Boney M."
You're strongly advised to come to your own conclusions
about the band's sound, but in music, comparisons are inevitable. Children
Collide have had some pretty big names such as Nirvana, Sonic Youth
and Fugazi thrown around, but ultimately, that's just like one of your
mum's friends telling you how much you look like your grandmother.
Children Collide's EP "Glass Mountain Liars"
is out now. Check out the video for 'Amphibious' at www.myspace.com/childrencollide
