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Let Ya Hair Down!

by The On and Ons

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    Fifth release from The On and Ons on Citadel records, following 'Calling' (2015), 'Welcome Aboard' (2017), 'Menacing Smile' (mini-album 2020), and 'Back For More'(2021).

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Sunny Jim 03:25
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The Savager 02:23
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Forlorn 02:59
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Give Me Time 02:41
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Lovin' Soul 02:26
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Patriot 03:21
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Winter Shade 02:46

about

‘Album number five, “Let Ya Hair Down!”, finds The On and Ons exploring new sonic textures and invoking a slightly tougher approach. The hook-laden song-writing, lockstep playing and uplifting harmonies remain intact, but there’s a sense of the band pushing fresh envelopes, too.

If you don’t know already, The On and Ons feature singer/songwriter/guitarist Glenn Morris, his brother Brian Morris (drums/vocals) and bassist Clyde Bramley. The band is based in Sydney and their combined pedigree includes recording and touring internationally with Hoodoo Gurus, Screaming Tribesmen, Kings of the Sun, and Paul Collins Beat.

“Let Ya Hair Down!” continues on from the well-received previous releases “Calling” (2015), “Welcome Aboard” (2017), “Menacing Smile” (mini-album 2020), and “Back For More” (2021). File under Rock or Power Pop! 

Back story done, what’s it sound like? 

A bed of keys, touches of bubble-gum and country guitar twang may sound like strange bedfellows but they’re in perfect synch on the title track, which opens the record.

“Sunny Jim” stirs swampy water with some stealthy, Creedence-inspired choogling before Glenn’s keening vocal tips the song into sunny pop.

“The Savager” is pure rock swagger wearing a Carnaby Street suit and carrying a pop calling card. Glenn’s muscular guitar lines and peppery licks propel the tune while the rhythm section nails things to the floor.

“Games People Play” is arguably the centrepiece of the album. The ‘60s jangle pop that’s always been an influence has never been more apparent and the song is an instant classic.

Clyde’s bass announces “Run To Tomorrow”, the hardest-edged song of the dozen. Brian stays in the rhythmic pocket with Clyde. Overdubbed organ and a martial drum pattern punctuate a mid-song change of pace and its outro. The arrangements are thoughtful on the album but especially so on this one.

Next is the bustling “Forlorn”, a song that throttles along and then turns on a dime. Glenn gets to show off his chops in the unlikely event of the the band’s trademark harmonies not winning you over. Expansive guitar makes a mark in “Give Me Time” but the song was always going to stake its claim on typical On and Ons territory. That would be pop with power.

Withering fuzz guitar and layered harmonies make “Lovin’ Soul” shine like the simple and simply effective pop rocker it is. Glenn’s lead vocal is nicely understated but ultimately, it’s the sum of its parts.

Brian’s kick drum calls “It’s Not Over” to the party and its piano and vocals recall “Revolver” period Beatles (a descriptor not used lightly) without a hint of larceny. It’s ’60 debt is obvious but it is truly The On and Ons doing their own thing.

Moody organ and a mellifluous bass-line push “With Your Heart” in a different direction with its lyrical allusion to falling rain and surrendering to love. “Patriot” continues the detour into psych pop, with Brian’s rippling toms punctuating a song that has a more complex structure than its peers. Guitar builds and recedes behind those soaring harmonies.

“Winter Shade” brings the record back to more familiar turf; a call and response vocal and hook in the tail leads to a fade-out.

“Let Ya Hair Down!” was mixed and partially recorded at Sugarplum Studios, Sydney, Australia, by Richard Ball, in-house sound engineer at Marrickville Bowling Club, the band’s fave live music venue in the heart of what Time Out magazine has called “one of the two coolest neighbourhoods in Australia”! Who are we to argue?

The album was mastered by the legendary Don Bartley of Benchmark Mastering.’
Craig Barman - The I-94 Bar

credits

released April 14, 2023

Glenn Morris - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Brian Morris - Drums, Vocals
Clyde Bramley - Bass, Vocals, Keyboards

All songs written by Glenn Morris
C & P The On and Ons 2023

Produced by Clyde Bramley & Glenn Morris
Tracks 2,5,6,8,11,12 recorded by Richard Ball
Tracks 1,3,4,7,9,10 recorded by Clyde Bramley
Mixed by Richard Ball at Sugarplum Studio
Mastered by Don Bartley at Benchmark Mastering

Photos: Front/Back - Philip Morris
Inside - Larry McGrath
Layout/Art: Leah Horsley
Thanks to Vicki Stevenson, Dave Burgess, John Needham, Peter Ross, Craig Barman, Jon Roberts, Marty Young, Dennis Wilson, Brianna Cooper, Jessie Wilson, Shona Ross, Jeff Shaver.

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The On and Ons Sydney, Australia

The On and Ons based in Sydney, Australia have five critically acclaimed releases on Citadel, 2015’s 'Calling’, ‘Welcome Aboard’ (2017) 'Menacing Smile' (2020), 'Back For More'(2021), and 'Let Ya Hair Down! (2023). Songs by Glenn Morris (lead vocals/guitar), the band is his brother Brian on drums and vocals, and Clyde Bramley (bass/vocals). Expect melodies, harmonies, and hooks a-plenty! ... more

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