The first album by Australian brothers Greg and Jono Evans, the talents behind Chemical Reset, ‘Disorientated’ arrives as a tender break from the noise of the modern age. Now based in California, the duo have put together an eight-track release that is both cohesive and entertaining, drawing on their wide range of musical influences, they’ve created an "indie-rock burrito" that you won’t want to miss.
An emotive and earnest record that mixes calming melodies with sudden, sharp bursts of energy, ‘Disorientated’ is a breath of fresh air. Opening track, ‘Low Yield Joy’, sets the tone for the rest of the album, delivering a gritty melodic sound that gets under your skin in the best way. As the album progresses, the band takes you on an ensnaring journey, changing up styles without ever losing their core sound.
‘Jazzy Thing’ and ‘Beautiful Day’ are some of the best songs on the album, delivering an undeniable groove that is backed by the stark indie melodies. Elsewhere, ‘Highway’ and ‘Hurt’ lean into a more powerful rock edge, pushing emotional riffs and undeniable energy to the forefront. Throughout, Gal Musette's inspiring vocals and bass on the album add a smooth layer of depth that goes perfectly with the brothers' sound.
Jono Evans called the album "the end of a chapter," and that sense of change and movement breathes through the record. It sounds like a base for something bigger to come, and the brothers are already looking ahead. As Jono shared, "Can't wait to be seen out and about and show what we can really do in the coming months."
In the end, ‘Disorientated’ is an invitation, a chance to "throw away any stress that brings you down," as Greg puts it. It's an album that finds its way by confidently trying out a little bit of everything, which makes it a very rewarding listen.
You can stream the full album above via Spotify, and for more from the band, join them today on Instagram.
