JET - Shine On (Audio CD, 2006)

Shine On not only fills a void for hungry rock fans but sets the bar for what today's rock bands can aspire to be. Jet flawlessly brings together classic rock influences with a modern rock edge.These Aussies burst upon the scene a couple of years back, packing a winning combination of rock attitude and historical perspective -- tools they used to hammer out a heaping helping of raunchily engaging tunes that offered up everything, including the kitchen sink. The foursome don't deviate all that much from the formula they laid out on Get Born -- a wise idea, since there's enough variety in it to keep boredom at bay and heads bobbing along lustily -- but they do throw in enough refinement to signal they don't view progress as a dirty word. That's most evident on a sprinkling of tracks that find singer-guitarist Nic Cester pumping down the volume, all the better to spotlight the chiming melodies of songs like "Come On, Come On" -- which harks back to the Summer of Love in all its DayGlo splendor -- and "Eleanor," an aggressively strummed acoustic number with close-knit harmonies to rival the Everly Brothers. Those numbers are undeniably well done, but those who prefer Jet's raw side will no doubt gravitate to "Stand Up," a stripped-down stomp that'd warm the heart of Angus Young, and the fast 'n' furious "That's All Lies." Shine On is a snapshot of a band that's definitely burning bright and seemingly in no danger of burning out.

Condition:NEW.

TRACK LISTINGS


Disc 1
1 L' Espirit d'Escalier (0:23)
2 Holiday (3:25)
3 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (2:32)
4 Bring It on Back (4:09)
5 That's All Lies (2:43)
6 Hey Kids (3:12)
7 Kings Horses (3:20)
8 Shine On (4:36)
9 Come on Come On (4:24)
10 Stand Up (4:33)
11 Rip It Up (3:19)
12 Skin and Bones (3:17)
13 Shiny Magazine (3:28)
14 Eleanor (3:34)
15 All You Have to Do (4:38)