For the last few days, I’ve been cranking Lustre, the debut album from Aussie rockers The Buoys. There’s not enough women making rock music in the world these days. There are even fewer examples of really good all-female rock acts. But these women are making some of the best I’ve ever heard.
I’ve been rocking out to The Buoys for some time, lapping up singles like “Check Mate”, “Guard My Heart”, and so many more. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve come across a track from The Buoys that hasn’t inspired me to put my fingers to the keyboard and share it with you all. After listening to Lustre, I’m convinced they just don’t have a bad song in them. Sustaining the quality over 14 tracks is no mean feat, but it proves just how good these women are.
I could call out individual tracks, but that would feel unfair to the rest. In actuality, this album grabbed me with the first honest, impactful lyrics of “Settle Petal” and didn’t let go. I was in raptures right until the final singalong notes of “Totally Completely Fine.” And then I hit play again. And again. And again. In fact, I’ve had to convince myself to stop procrastinating and write about this album so you could all get onto listening to it. So do it. Honestly. Don’t waste another moment before getting it on.
Lustre is out now. The Buoys will celebrate its release with shows in the major capitals in August and September. Tickets are on sale now for all of the following dates:
16 August 2024 – Republic Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
17 August 2024 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
23 August 2024 – The Valley Loft, Meeanjin/Brisbane
30 August 2024 – The Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
6 September 2024 – Jive, Tarntanya/Adelaide
7 September 2024 – Jack Rabbit Slim’s, Boorloo/Perth
19 October 2024 – Stonefest @ University of Canberra, Ngambri/Canberra
Main photo credit: Dougla Gorman