Adelaide R&B quartet Lowrider seem to be able to do no wrong, progressing with every step they take. The last record, 2008’s Diamond Amongst The Thieves, broke the band into the mainstream and let the world know what they are capable of.

With their new release, Round The World, the group have confirmed the fact that they are one of Australia’s hottest acts. A certain level of maturity is expected by the time a band reaches their third album, and it is clear that Lowrider move in leaps and bounds, as the song writing and instrumentation on this album is phenomenal.

Opening track Taking Control turns the dial to “party” and lays down a smooth groove, laced with colourful melodies. The music has expanded past the percussion, bass and keys that form the core of the band to include guitars, strings and horns, performed by Alicia Keys’ horn section Chops Horns, which lift the songs to another level.

Read the full article at FasterLouder.com.au.

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One Response to “FasterLouder.com.au | Review of Lowrider’s Round The World”

1. Russell Lindsay says:

   August 25, 2010 at 11:22 pm

   Heard ‘Here We Go’ on Super Request tonight… GREAT STUFF! I love it

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