Tin Alley are a rare band on the modern music landscape. Their debut album Every Turn lacks the studio polish of many, but that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it gives this Melbourne outfit a gritty honesty that sets them apart from their contemporaries.
Listening to Every Turn took me back to the early 90s rock scene, when local bands like You Am I and The Cruel Sea ruled the airwaves. Like them, Tin Alley are a tight outfit delivering melodic rock that pulls no punches. The title track, “Act Without Thought,” sets the scene, an infectious fusion of rock and pop.
But don’t think Tin Alley are just another middle of the road rock-pop act. They show so much more diversity, with the blues inspired “In a Knot” and psychedelic “Polar Bear” among the album’s highlights.
I have one copy of Every Turn to give away to one lucky Oz Music Scene reader. Just leave a comment saying why you’d love the CD before noon January 29 (AEST). I’ll announce the winner next Wednesday!