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Tidal Wave

by Hobsons Bay Coast Guard

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"‘Tidal Wave’ is Hobsons Bay Coast Guard’s most self-assured release yet. Heavy but relaxed, the single has the familiar verbed-out atmosphere of contemporary surf-psych artists like the Allah-Las and Panda Bear while simultaneously embodying the massive, amphitheatre sound of traditional rock greats.
What is ‘Surf’ music? Hobsons’ answer this question with another: what is the ocean? Like a high-fidelity conch shell to the ear, ‘Tidal Wave’ is the surf distilled – pulling you in slowly and powerfully before plunging you into a blissful wipeout over and over again. The vocal melody is simple and electrifying – delivered in a blase, almost 90’s punk intonation. This is a fitting spirit for the warm-hearted nihilism of the lyrics – accepting the destructive nature of change and embracing the end of things. ‘Tidal Wave’ echoes through the chorus repeatedly, foretelling a resolution none of us can control. The refrain is almost an incantation, the band’s signature harmonic layers completing the spell.

Hobsons’ latest offering displays another leap for the DIY producers – both technically and creatively. As with all their work, it was recorded in their home studio and mixed and mastered by the band, and one step closer to alchemising surf-rock into its purest form."
- Talbot Tourismo

lyrics

Hey Man, What’s the point? Don’t you know that I am coming home?
Hey Son, What you doing? Don’t you know that all will be undone
Hey There, What’s your point? Don’t you know that I won’t be the same?
Hey Son, Don’t be fooled. It’s your time now, we are going home
Alright

Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave

Hey Man, What’s the point? Don’t you know that I am coming home?
Hey Son, don’t be fooled? You will know that all will be undone
Hey There, What’s your point? Don’t you know that I won’t be the same?
Hey Son, What you doing? Don’t you know that all will be ok?

Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave, Oh no

Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave

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released October 27, 2022
'Tidal Wave' was written and recorded by Hobsons Bay Coast Guard 2022
Featuring:
Jack Foy - Drums
Jess Foy - Percussion
Henry Dempsey - Vocals
Chris Loftis - Vocals, Guitar
Erik Scerba - Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Sarah Tibben - Vocals, keys

Mixed and mastered by Erik Scerba with help from Chris Loftis and Guy Louis Faletou

Cover art by @zacetea
Photo by Ian Hughes Less

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Hobsons Bay Coast Guard Melbourne, Australia

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The Guardians of the waves! The Sentinels of the sands! The Brigadiers of the bays! The Coastbusters of the coves!
The windswept hair in the stormy eyes of the sardinesque music scene of Melbourne - Hobsons' take no prisoners... only guests!
So welcome to the Bay and we hope you enjoy your stay.
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