THEART – GOODBYE

I’m speechless.  I write furiously on my third listen, futilely attempting to describe what is blaring our of my well worn NS-10 speakers.  The leading single, “Goodbye,” off of THEART’s forthcoming record is nothing short of a masterpiece.  An absolute masterpiece.  Initially crawling at a snails pace with a simple guitar riff and a dissonant tambourine; this tracks builds and builds and builds.  Complex layers and harmonies continue tastefully revealing themselves as the song progresses into a full sonic assault.  Azaria Byrnes’ beautiful vocal delivery is initially reminiscent of an over the top pop vocal; but there is a hook and weight in the vocal which give the track depth and soul.  One thing has become apparent with this latest effort: this band has substance.  This track speaks volumes of the band’s development.  Hailed as rock icons in their native land of Australia, the band recently moved to Los Angeles only to reincarnate themselves and reemerge as THEART.  Leaving all of their accomplishments (not to mention a strong organically grown fan base) waiting in Australia.  THEART, not content to rest on their laurels, seemingly shunned it all to start over at square one.  Masterfully produced by Frenchie Smith (JET, Meat Puppets, Trail of Dead, Dandy Warhols), “Goodbye” is sonically as complex and over the top as any track on a Britney Spears record.  Why am I not immediately dismissing this?  Am I going soft?  I pride myself on my incredibly selective ear, what’s going on here?  It is as it is.  It’s undeniable.  “Goodbye” is a quintessential hit song for the ages.

-Gabriel Tijerina
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-THEART are styled by Dalit Gwenna, photographed by Denise Mijares, make-up by Courtney Wolfe.
-Goodbye is available for purchase at http://www.followtheart.com. Available on iTunes USA July 10th.