Unglued Reviews

Adelaide-based melodic rock outfit In Fictionā€™s second EP begins with a killer crunchy riff courtesy of When The Cameraā€™s Off that makes for a very memorable opening; as the song progresses, the more melody-driven side of the band is revealed as well. In particular, singer Brad Gilbertsonā€™s smooth vocals ensure that In Fictionā€™s sound has maximum appeal.

In comparison, the title track is faster-paced but less muscular, although it still has its punchy moments, while If Youā€™re Up Late begins a bit more meditatively before hitting an expansive, yearning chorus thatā€™s sure to stick in your head.

The five-piece then rock out again arrestingly with Silhouette before fifth and final track Awake Without You acts as a chance for the band to stretch themselves and show the diversity that theyā€™re capable of. Itā€™s almost predictable for bands to do this with the last track, but the song still impresses: itā€™s a shimmering ballad that builds and broods for seven minutes (including the false ending), emphasising the range of this band and lowering you gently back down to earth.

Owen Heitmann