One day, the next generation of punk enthusiasts will open up the history books and find out just how important Jake Robertson has been on the emerging Melbourne punk scene.
As an artist who is tirelessly working away behind the scenes, Robertson’s output is absolutely prolific, with the Melbourne-based rocker’s resume featuring credits in everyone from Ausmuteants to Smarts.
However, the last couple of years has seen more focus on his solo project, Alien Nosejob, which recently dropped its fifth LP Stained Glass.
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Departing from his garage punk rock, Stained Glass highlights more of a 70’s rock n roll approach, finding itself somewhere between AC/DC and Status Quo with a bit more of a DIY edge. With Robertson primarily known for his high-pitched snarled vocals, ‘Beatles vs. Stones’ debuts a lower vocal cadence for the artist, adding a 70’s English post-punk feeling to the catchy opener.
‘Post Punk Posers’ reintroduces the hardcore tones that Robertson’s cut his teeth on, with high-pitched vocals and an improvisational feeling to the guitar solos perfectly upping the ante alongside the song’s more aggressive tone. Feeling like a celebration of the 70’s rock sound, ‘RNR Rubbish Bin’ resembles Ballroom Blitz if Sweet discovered leather jackets and cigarettes.
Although, that’s part of the allure of Stained Glass. It’s in-your-face rock and roll without the bullshit, as it should be.
Label: Anti Fade Records
Release date: November 25
