Pottsville Beach on New South Wales’ Far North Coast isn’t exactly a place the rest of the nation thinks of as a hive of musical talent, but it has birthed at least one Aussie act worth noticing: Ra Ra Ruby. The trio has just released its first EP Dancing With Mannequins, a collection of four songs that hint at their talent.
The opening track “She” bursts out of the gates with a flurry, instantly putting listeners on side. The follow-up “Undress” is such a sexy number, with its throbbing bass and provocative lyrics. “I Need a Woman” is another rock masterclass, the kind of song that sounds great on a record but is likely to be even better in the live arena. And then there’s “Pam,” which has a playful vibe reminiscent of The Kooks or The Wombats. It’s a great way to end this EP which with just four tracks is over way too soon.
Dancing With Mannequins is such great fun. Each number is bursting with energy, filled with frantic driving drums and singalong choruses. It all sounds a little raw, with the instruments perhaps turned up a little high for the vocals, but there’s something endearing about the imperfections. Hopefully we hear a lot more music from this promising local three-piece.
Dancing With Mannequins is out now.
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