We Grow Up

2008 LP Night Kitchen

Reviewed by Dale Taylor

22 May 2008

‘Night Kitchen’ is the latest offering from Local 5 piece “We Grow Up”. If you’re into classic songwriters like Paul Kelly, Elliot Smith, the Beatles or the Finn brothers you will love this.

All thirteen tracks of this magnificently crafted album are a delight to listen to. The self produced and home recorded work is an absolute credit to its creators, fortifying why “We Grow Up” were the 2007 Triple J unearthed winners.The album has a nice flow to it, each song leading seamlessly into the next. It just makes you want to keep listening. Classic chord progressions, thoughtful orchestration and smooth arrangements accompany intelligent and meaningful lyrics to make a great album.

Everything has a place and everything is in its place is a good way to describe ‘Night Kitchen’. Songwriters Anthony Golding and Jonathan Mortimer have succeeded in their quest to make catchy pop tunes while holding tight lyrical integrity. I was absorbed by the storylines and enjoyed the music.

The band are currently playing a variety of shows around Adelaide, building on their earlier successes and expanding their fan base. If ‘Night Kitchen’ is anything to go off of, go out and see them live! You won’t be disappointed.

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