Best Bets Unveil New Album 'The Hollow Husk Of Feeling'
Like the heavens parting to unleash a deluge of power-pop anthems upon us, Best Bets today unveil their second studio album The Hollow Husk of Feeling. In line with their ace 2022 debut album On An Unhistoric Night, the big-hearted, hook-powered energy feels undeniable, even as the Rangiora foursome of Olly Crawford Ellis, James Harding, Matt Phimmavanh, and Joe Sampson pit their brains against a tangly range of philosophical / emotional quandaries.
As the title suggests, there's a world weariness threading throughout The Hollow Husk of Feeling. The mega-catchy 'Pensacola' throws rock dreams to the wind while simultaneously totally nailing them ("I guess nothing lasts forever"), 'Sylvania Waters' ponders real life behind the television screen, 'Hairshirt' questions the true value of modern day ascetic choices, while 'The Last Grand Prix' is a winning follow-up of kinds to their '22 single 'Olympic Sprinter'. Out via Aotearoa's Melted Ice Cream and Spanish imprint Meritorio, nab a copy of the album on "Toxic Algae Bloom Green Vinyl" limited vinyl LP HERE, listen up below, and go catch Best Bets' release shows with friends next week...
Best Bets
Friday 4th October - Space Academy, Christchurch w/ HOG and Violet French Band
Saturday 5th October - Waterfront Bar and Grill, Blenheim w/ Big Scout
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
'The Hollow Husk of Feeling' is out today via Aotearoa's Melted Ice Cream and Spanish imprint Meritorio — order the limited vinyl LP edition HERE.
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