78 Saab reside in good company. Over the past ten years, they have produced timeless music that sits comfortably alongside the likes of Died Pretty, The Church and The Triffids. They present a world that is uniquely their own, but also a part of the legacy of those great bands who came before them. Now, 78 Saab are set to play their first shows for the year.
'The Bells Line' is the culmination of two years writing, thinking and rehearsing. It’s the self-imposed “luxury” of artists disinclined to rush things lest they create anything less than what they’re aiming for. On their first two albums, ('Picture A Hum, Can’t Hear A Sound' and 'Crossed Lines' both on Ivy League), 78 Saab established their reputation by creating their own world of wide open skies, city living, country remembrances and constant dreaming, all set to a soundtrack provided by Ben Nash’s unique sweet voice, Jake Andrew’s distinctive melodic guitar lines, Garth Tregillgas's sympathetic soulful bass and the dependable swing of Nicholai Danko on drums. Songs such as 'Sunshine', 'No Illusions' and 'Beat Of Your Drum' set a standard of timeless song writing ability for which this Sydney four piece have become much loved.
'The Bells Line' is an album full of atmosphere. This new collection of Ben Nash's lyrical portraits celebrates how small our lives are, set against the backdrop of the wider world and the enormous landscapes we live in. The sky, satellites, stars, sleep, dreams, nostalgia and sleeplessness are the recurring themes in Nash’s lyrics.
The widescreen ambition in the playing of the band and sounds curated by producer Wayne Connolly are the perfect accompaniment to the lyrical sentiments.
The magic of 78 Saab lies in their ability to take subjects that are within our everyday immediate experience and lay a gauze over them, making the mundane seem dream-like, magical and visceral.
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