Overall Impression

Australia's Del Webb Explosion deliver biting social commentary, on their release of "Too Much Heartache". This brooding, mid-tempo track heavily features the horn section along with a dry, "desert rock" sound that's highlighted by tremolo guitar and Hammond organ. Expressive baritone vocals deliver compassionate lyrics that put a spotlight on the collateral damage of conflict by focusing on the plight of the innocent, particularly children. Indie and alternative rock audiences will enjoy the unique blend of mariachi-style brass, geometric guitars and radical humanitarian themes found in Del Webb Explosion's "Too Much Heartache".

Strongest Point(s)

Tremendous production, killer mix. Wonderful dry, "tight" sound, particularly in the rhythm section. The brass really shines on this track, particularly the trumpet solo at around 4:30. Great hanging all-brass chord at the end as well. Fantastic arrangement and structure. Outstanding intro, I could listen to the first 20 seconds of this track on a loop. Love the organ, then the gradual introduction of trumpet and bass. Nice blend of guitar tones, all serving their purpose. Great instrumental bridge at around 2:10. Superb vocal performance and production; incredibly expressive delivery, terrific job of layering harmonies. Heavy duty lyrical content that should hopefully raise awareness, definitely lends emotional weight to the track. All in all, this is a stellar track with a radio-ready sound and a powerful humanitarian message. This should have no problem finding an audience, particularly among adult indie and alternative fans. Exceptional job on this one, from start to finish!

Target Audience Appeal

Fans of Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Adult Alternative

Artist target suggestions

Cake, Calexico, Streetlight Manifesto, Soul Coughing, Morphine, Midnight Oil, Father John Misty, Cheekface, King Missile, Geggy Tah, The Cat Empire, Hunters & Collectors, Painters and Dockers, Eels, Nada Surf

About The Reviewer

Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent within the next generation of musical explorers. Vocals: Strength Lyrics: Strength Instrumental Performance/Execution: Strength Melody/Rhythm: Strength Arrangement/Flow: Strength Recording Quality/Overall Mix: Strength