Baby Animals sold more than 1 million copies of their 1991 self titled album worldwide. ARIA awards, multiple platinum sales, sold out stadium tours and international supports for such acts as Bryan Adams, Van Halen and The Black Crowes followed.
Long story short… they’re back and lead singer, Suze DeMarchi’s dulcet rock tones will once again infiltrate our radios.
Without doubt, one of the most gifted female voices heard in the last 20 years, it was a tragedy that the vocalist, who once adorned the front cover of the international version of Rolling Stone Magazine, faded into obscurity following the band’s demise in the mid 90s.
‘Email’ kicks off the album and is bound to be a staple of commercial radio for the next few months. It’s clear the band have not forgotten how to write a great rock tune.
‘Bonfires’ taps into a bluesy tempo before ‘Under Your Skin’ reverts back to a pure rock number in the vein of INXS. It’s tight straight up Australiana.
The highlight of the album and a possible single release down the line is ‘Stitch’. DeMarchi’s emotions can be felt in every word of this track; it’s a slower tune and undoubtedly will become a live favourite in the near future.
‘Warm Bodies’ is another bluesy rock hybrid but DeMarchi lets her guard down here and oozes sex appeal singing “my body’s your friend”.
Sadly, there is no ball tearing track emulating ‘Ain’t Going to Get’ or ‘Rush You’ from the bands debut album, but in the end it matters little.
This Is Not The End is a well crafted comeback and DeMarchi’s voice is so charismatic and suited to this laid back vibe that you won’t care. Baby Animals are back, albeit, on a smaller, more intimate scale.
