Baked Beans’ strength is their determination to hang the tempo in the middle. Most songs stay within this range as the track average almost is 4 minutes. That lets everyone do their thing with each song be it a quick guitar turn, Hammond run or just pound out a beat behind the haze.
Most tracks have vocals that are somewhat hidden in the mix which I like because it gives Babble its retro vibe and modern flair all in one.
Baked Beans is another can’t-miss band from the surging Australian psych scene so if you have been a fan of other Flightless Records acts, Babble will be right in your wheelhouse.
Baked Beans are currently on tour promoting Babble. Dates and venues are:
19 October: Melbourne, VIC at “a Secret Collingwood Location”
20 October: Sydney, NSW at The Lady Hampshire
21 October: Wollongong, NSW at the North Wollongong Hotel
9 November: Geelong, VIC at the Barwon Club Hotel
17 November: Carlton, VIC at The Curtin
Christopher Anthony
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