Even creates music that feels like a permanent golden hour. Their sound is a masterclass in the '90s Australian interpretation of classic '60s pop, blending the jangle of The Byrds with the melodic sophistication of The Beatles. It is guitar-driven rock that prioritizes craftsmanship over volume, resulting in songs that feel instantly familiar yet remarkably fresh.
What truly distinguishes Even is the chemistry of the core trio. Ashley Naylor's guitar work is fluid and tasteful, avoiding flashy solos in favor of perfect textures, while the rhythm section provides a swinging, organic foundation. There is a specific kind of Melbourne warmth here, a suburban romanticism that captures the feeling of long summers and local legends.
Start with 'Come Again' to hear them at their peak of melodic perfection. It is an album that manages to be both a tribute to the history of pop and a definitive statement of the Australian indie rock scene, perfect for anyone who believes a great hook is the highest form of art.
Even are an Australian indie rock three-piece fronted by singer-songwriter-guitarist, Ashley Naylor with Matthew Cotter on drums and Wally Kempton (also known as Wally Meanie) on bass guitar and backing vocals. They formed in March 1994 and played regularly around the live music scene and toured both nationally and internationally. They have released eight studio albums, Less Is More (1996), Come Again (1998), A Different High (2001), Free Kicks (2004), Even (2007), In Another Time (2011), Satin Returns (2018), and Reverse Light Years (2021).
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Shares power pop, alternative rock, indie rock (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, hand played (production style)
Shares power pop, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); gentle, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares power pop, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, hand played (production style)
Shares power pop, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); gentle, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares power pop, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); gentle, harmonized, crooning (vocal style)
Shares power pop, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, hand played (production style)
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