Missed it by THAT much! ‘Knots’ is a song for anyone who has ever snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Entering with hope and naïve enthusiasm, the sweet glockenspiel and driving percussion bring forth a vocal melody intent on victory, before the dynamic shift of the interlude foreshadows a realisation that all is not what it seems. Where did it all go wrong? Why is this happening? How does one take this back? While we can’t win them all, we can take comfort in the knowledge that the good fight was fought, and tough lessons were learned just the way nature intended – with a hint of regret and a burning itch that can never be scratched.

Knots

Sometimes it is the simple pleasures in life that we enjoy the most. The palpable buzz of new love on the horizon. Sharing a quiet moment of reflection and gratitude with your number one. Watching the world go by on a warm summer’s night under clear and stary skies. ‘City’ is the musical embodiment of the fleeting moments of joy we all experience on our journey of growing up. With its wordless chorus, minimalistic melodies, and shimmering guitar-driven hooks, ‘City’ is a short and sharp interlude intent on reminding us to never let the good times pass us by.

City

It is only too human to long for something more in life. ‘Take Me Away’ is a sympathetic ode to the never-ending quest for the key to happiness. The thumping rumble of the drums and glistening simplicity of the rolling guitar melodies provide the perfect backdrop for a vocal performance hellbent on finding the answers to all the big questions. From the familiar joys of an ice-cold beer to the quest to find solace beyond this world; the answers may be hard to come by, but that does not exclude one from enjoying the expedition to find them. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Take Me Away

Bounding into focus with its compellingly simple three-note power riff, ‘By My Side’ is a pulsating power struggle of rhythmic divergence. Leaving melodic content firmly strapped to the back seat, the dynamic interplay between the funk-driven pulse of the bass and the rhythmic dissonance of the restrained lead guitar drives the song along the road to the promised land. The vocal climax, itself advocating the importance of a good rhythm well repeated, is a harsh yet poignant reflection on when the sweet turns sour. With one final burst of aggression, ‘By My Side’ signs off with a forceful reminder on the power of a pulse.

By My Side

‘When the gloom hits your pride like a thief in the night, that’s a’ mourning!’ – Ancient Italian Proverb
A song in two parts, ‘In Your Head’ explores the impact of hard work stolen with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. The soulful verses and melodic accompaniments of part one highlight the brazen bandit’s conquest of the king’s bounty, showing no mercy on their ‘noble’ quest for infamy. Part two, with its slow build of ever-more complex layers of instrumentation and vocals, is an internal reflection of the true impact of the outlaw’s heist – their ability to live rent-free in the mind of the victim forevermore. The song crescendos with an almighty cry of despair – a musical centre point to emphasise an innocence taken in the blink of an eye.

In Your Head

“How does it feel to be missing a shot with you?”
This is an anthem for the frustrated, the lonely, and the rejected. With soaring desperation in the vocals, pulsating drum grooves and unrelenting guitars, ‘All The Same’ is a raucous release of pent up energy. Toeing the line between prog-metal oddity and pop-rock commodity gives the track an unnerving sense of uneasiness balanced with an unmistakable desire to belt out the chorus with the masses.  Sing it loud and proud in the car, in the shower, and alone in your bedroom like you think no one is watching. But most of all, let this be a cautionary tale to shoot your shot before its gone.

All The Same

Looking intently into the rearview mirror, ‘Sinner’ is a reflection piece hellbent on repent. With its irregular pulse generating a never-ending sense of unease, the song meanders through the wrongs of the past with a heavy dose of regret. While what is been done cannot be undone, solace can be taken in the revelation that we all share the same demons. Finally breaking the shackles with pounding drums, crunching guitars and soaring guitar solo, a sense of ‘free bird’ emerges from the darkness and flies into the unknown on the wings of renewed hope.

Sinner

Musical? Opera? I don't know. It's a groundbreaking work from your favourite musical genius.
Lavishly recorded to the highest of fi's, it will leave the listener overwhelmed with emotion. Drama, romance, comedy, pathos - it's got the lot!
This special 39th Anniversary Edition has been lovingly remastered to meet the demanding standards of today's groovers! 
Some lyrics have been censored to cater for today's attitudes. They were different times. Better times!

Geoffrey - A Country and Western Opera

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Knots (feat. Lee-Loo)

In Your Head (feat. Lee-Loo)

My Pet Rhino is a Sydney-based alternative rock project combining progressive rock elements with simple, hard-nosed grooves and pop-driven melodies sure to be stuck in your head all safari long!