All the classic and loved elements of Boyracer, distilled into a rush of euphoric Indie Punk songwriting mastery.

On the 14 studio full length, Boyacer mainstay Stewart Anderson has hit a jackpot,with 14 concise genre defining crashpop gems. Building on the critical acclaim of 2020s fan favourite,’On A Promise’, Anderson is again aided and abetted by the simpatico talents of Christina Riley, (Artsick) and the melodic talent of Sarah Records / Slumberland era member Matty Green (Tall Boy / Declining Winter).

Stewarts vocals are vitriolic and pointed, meshing perfectly with Christina’s. Ms. Riley, handles the lead guitar for most of the album, ensuring a new direction on a well loved path. Mattys presence assures the pop element shines through the trademark squalling feedback bursts.

Reflective and urgent, ‘Assuaged’ offers many highlights. The instant rush of ‘Tommy McNeil’ is a paen to the delightful confusions of a first cr