[Inertia: 2009]The members of Bridezilla are what I wanted to be when I was an awkward violin-toting teenager: a super sexy, crazy-talented musician (with good hair) playing in a cool indie band… so although they are practically young enough to be my children, I kind of worship them. Weird, bitter envy aside, “The First Dance” is a very beautiful, very impressive debut record from the young five-piece from Sydney.
It blends indie-pop licks, hushed folk and experimental jazz influences, all tied together in layered arrangements that show off the genuine musical talent of the four girls and the lone male, drummer Josh Bush. Lead singer, Holiday Carmen-Sparks has a rich, rasping voice – quiet and sexy – that pours over the top of the instrumental layers like honey, while never taking anything away from their parts. Highlights of the record include “Beaches” the shimmering first single, “Heart You Hold”, and our personal favourite “Queen of Hearts” - a moody, bluesy prom-dance ballad.
The First Dance reveals layers of darkness, light and warmth that make this record a beguiling and sensual sleeper. Now I’ve got every reason to be jealous.
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