Peabody

On a rainy Melbourne night (somewhat of a rarity these days) 100 or so punters have made it out to check out Sydney outfit Peabody. The boys have hit the road to promote their new single The Devil For Sympathy, ahead of the release of their new album, Prospero. Having loved the passionate rock songs from their last album, The New Violence, I was keen to see what these boys would dish up.

Peabody hit the stage after an impressive set from local act Telecom (these guys are well worth further investigation). Despite some early guitar troubles for singer Bruno Brayovic, the band powered through a set of guitar driven numbers. With fervent arrangements and aggressive playing dished out willy nilly, the crowd took it all in like an angry shot of adrenalin.

Unfortunately, the venue of choice was not suited to Peabody’s rocking performance. The Old Bar is fine for folk acts and quieter rock bands, but the energy and volume produced by a band like Peabody is destroyed by the venue's set up. The PA is somewhat laughable in this regard, and the hard walls do little for the sound.

Still, Peabody managed to drive home their sound to an enthusiastic, albeit slightly deafened, crowd of punters. Highlights included the new single, The Devil For Sympathy, as well as old favourites Got You On My Radar and a blistering version of Stupid Boy.

Despite the obvious disappointing sound issues, Peabody delivered their set in the professional and passionate style they are renowned for. The set unveiled a bevy of awesome new tracks which I can’t wait to check out when they release their new album. I just hope next time they make the big trip down south, a more suitable venue puts its hand up. Lucky Sydney-siders can catch them next weekend at Bizzo's and the Newtown Festival.

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