Goody Hallett and Other Stories

by The Feldons

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1.	Goody Hallett (Part 1) 01:42	buy track
2.	Stuck to the ground 05:38	buy track
3.	Staring at the Sky 03:45	buy track
4.	See the Sun 03:47	buy track
5.	Lantana Castle 05:08	buy track
6.	London Town 04:57	buy track
7.	Shadow 07:25	buy track
8.	Love 04:34	buy track
9.	Price of Admission 04:47	buy track
10.	Story of my life 03:13	buy track
11.	Hole in the Sky 03:58	buy track
12.	Someone 04:47	buy track
13.	Win on time 04:14	buy track
14.	Goody Hallett (Part 2) 08:27	buy track

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A touch of whimsical, ‘60s-era rock graces your ears on Canberra band The Feldons’ third album, Goody Hallett, with a collection of playful, easy-listening tunes which wouldn't have sounded out of place in a groovy record shop in swinging London. The band experiments with bluesy guitar solos, vocal harmonies, piano riffs and even horn stabs to create a well-crafted, solid album with some definite single-worthy tracks.

The Feldons certainly have their influences (Oasis, The Yardbirds, Donovon), which isn't a bad thing – but they often sound like they are trying a bit too hard to be The Beatles, wishing they lived in pastel-coloured ‘60s London, with plenty of references to England in the folksy See the Sun and the early Bowie-sounding London Town. This is also evident in the mixing of the LP, which uses era-appropriate stereo and bluesy guitar effects, such as in Shadow and Hole in the Sky.

Lyrically it's pretty cryptic but stylish, with ditties about life, love and the sun. Mark Hunstone's and James Montgomery's harmonic vocals work well together, especially on See the Sun and Someone, as do their complementary songwriting styles.

Still, despite the almost too obvious British inspirations of the past (do we really need to mention the milkman?), I enjoyed it. There's an infectious sense fun on this record. If you're after something uplifting and boppy, check this one out.

BMA magazine

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released June 1, 2012

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