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- Summary: The latest full-length release from Australian psychedelic rock band Pond was inspired by such albums as Fleetwood Mac's Tusk and Prince's Sign 'O' The Times.
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- Record Label: Spinning Top
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Jun 20, 2024Clocking in at 14 tracks, the Perth outfit here manage to blend evolution within their artistry, while still keeping in touch with their otherworldly roots.
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UncutJun 24, 2024Stung! is a detail-rich trip as warm as it is wiggy. [Aug 2024, p.39]
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Jun 20, 2024Arriving at 14 tracks spread over an hour, it would be remiss to mention that ‘Stung!’ might be a little on the long side (at least, at first), certainly their longest yet anyway. But with music this exhilarating, Pond’s buzz eventually lands a memorable sting.
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Jun 21, 2024Despite being their tenth album, Pond continues to push their artistic boundaries, blending innovation with their distinct psychedelic roots. Stung! stands as a testament to their enduring creativity and knack for crafting compelling music, making it an ideal soundtrack for the summer.
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 21, 2024Pond continue to make high-quality records on their own terms, and Stung! is undoubtedly one of their most enjoyable. [Summer 2024, p.77]
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Oct 10, 2024Stung! is yet another hard-to-categorize but easy-to-enjoy chapter in Pond's ever-changing story. It's full of melodies made for both sunny summer days and solitary, reflective walks, and often changes gears with little notice.
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Jun 20, 2024The record's first two-thirds are very well-paced, from bashfully stoned ballads to instrumental to extended Floydian romp. It makes it all the stranger to see the album fall apart toward the end, where indistinct sanguine ballads are sent to die.