The keen reader might remember Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town from a feature we published a few months back, praising ‘No Place’ as “threading the fine line between acceptance and remembrance”. We stand behind our statement: the Perth-based outfit champions a rather moody blues-rock character, one that’s electrifying and bold, yet relatable and vulnerable. ‘Satisfy Your Mind’ is the perfect evidence of that, a slice of unapologetic heartland punch with a great deal of country allure in it.
The aural formula behind the record is quite impressive; drawing from a vast variety of sources, Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town arrives at a sonic identity that’s both familiar and nostalgic. There are hints of laidback Americana, something that’s aided by the group’s overall imagery, making it very clear what their visual references are. Once again, ‘Satisfy Your Mind’ is very well recorded and performed, with Brown’s vocals towering over the instrumental with their unmatched charisma and brooding charge.
Delving deeper into the record, Clay Brown explains: “It speaks to the universal struggle with social media, encouraging listeners to focus on their individual journeys rather than getting caught in the endless cycle of comparison and doomscrolling.” This is a timely message, one that will connect with a wide audience out there. Authenticity is a rare currency these days: Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town have lots of it.
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