“Frosty” by Planet – A Song Review

     In both 1988 and 2016, a band based in Sydney, Australia released music with an attractive blend of acoustic and jangly electric guitars. In 1988, it was Church and its hit “Under the Milky Way.” In 2016, Planet has dropped a number of songs. We most strongly recommend “Frosty,” but “Undermine” may be the best of the acoustic/electric guitar blends.

      The guitar at the 2:51 mark of “Frosty” enters as the vocals depart, providing the standout feature of the song. Planet is formed of Matty Took (acoustic guitar, lead vocals), Tom Peppitt (lead guitar, backup vocals), Lachie Cross (rhythm guitar, backup vocals), Harry Stewart-Weeks (drums) and Gabe Weaver (bass). 

     “Frosty” by Planet

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Lyrics of “Frosty” by Planet

I'm taking over the rein

I can tell that I'm borderline insane

But have you ever wondered what's sleeping past the brigade

It's taking over again

It's taking over I can't even wait for tomorrow

She is pressing softly but I know it won't last for forever

While I'm sleeping

I'm still feeling out my pain

But the feeling it's coming for me again

But if you ever found out

How you turn my heart to sand

I’m starting over again as planned

It's taking over I can't even wait for tomorrow

She is pressing softly but I know it won’t last for forever

She is taking over I can't even wait for tomorrow

She is pressing softly but I know it won’t last for forever

     “Under the Milky Way" by Church

Go By Ocean at Bottom of the Hill – A Concert Review

     We didn’t need a reminder of how fortunate we are to reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, but seeing Go By Ocean last night provided one. The band performed a setlist (pictured in this post) blending songs from their debut album with ones that will be included on their upcoming sophomore album, “The Sun Machine.” The album is scheduled for release later this year.  
     The band’s performance was at Bottom of the Hill, a venue that continues to merit praise for accommodating the needs of local bands. At the end of the evening, our favorite song of Go By Ocean was one from the upcoming album. The track “Ring Around the Sun.” combines attractive elements of early songs. Specifically, it includes the Southern Rock guitar of “Shadow Fades” and the band vocals that make the final minute of “Whatcha Know About It” special. When asked about the timing of public release of “Ring Around the Sun,” frontman Ryan McCaffrey indicated that it will be timed with the album drop.

     The favorite performance feature of the evening was the lap slide guitar play.  Go By Ocean added a new member, their keyboard player, as it was his first live show with the band. They had great chemistry and we wouldn't have known had McCaffrey not announced it during their performance. 

June Songs that Bear Repeating

     As a welcome to the new month, here are favorite songs from June posts of Indie Obsessive.

     “All Day All Night” by River Whyless (from the post of June 13, CLICK HERE if interested).

     “Help” by Amy Milner (from the post of June 18, CLICK HERE if interested).

      “West Coast” by Junior Empire (from the post of June 8, CLICK HERE if interested).

     “I Love My Lawyer” by Ofelia K (from the post of June 22, CLICK HERE if interested).

     “Water on Mars by Fauna Twin (from the post of June 17, CLICK HERE if interested).

     “Falling” by Tom Speight (from the post of June 4, CLICK HERE if interested).

     “Love Is the Cure” by Sleeping Wolf (from the post of June 29, CLICK HERE if interested).

      You Can’t Help Who You Love” by Ruth Theodore (from the post of June 28, CLICK HERE if interested).