Re: Last Dinosaurs - In A Million Ye
Periandro Hawkins
Last Dinosaurs - In A Million Years
Last Dinosaurs are an Australian indie rock band that debuted in 2012 with their album In A Million Years. The album features 11 catchy and energetic songs that showcase the band's influences from various genres and regions. The album received critical acclaim and charted at number 8 in the Australian Albums Chart.
Background and production
Last Dinosaurs consist of Sean Caskey (vocals, guitar), Lachlan Caskey (lead guitar), Sam Gethin-Jones (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dan Koyama (drums, percussion). The band formed in 2007 and released their first EP, Back from the Dead, in 2010. The EP featured four songs, including "Honolulu", which later appeared on their debut album.
The band recorded their debut album between 2010 and 2012 at BJB Studios in Sydney, Australia. They worked with producer Jean-Paul Fung, who also played additional instruments on some tracks. The album's title was announced after the release of their second single, "Zoom", in November 2011.
Music and lyrics
The album's music is influenced by indie rock, dance-punk, and pop. The band cited bands such as Phoenix, The Strokes, Bloc Party, and Two Door Cinema Club as their inspirations. The album also incorporates elements from African, Asian, and Latin American music, reflecting the band's diverse backgrounds and travels.
The album's lyrics deal with themes such as love, youth, nostalgia, and escapism. The band said that they wanted to capture the feeling of being young and adventurous in their songs. Some of the songs are based on personal experiences, such as "Andy", which is about Sean's childhood friend who moved away, and "Used to be Mine", which is about a breakup.
Reception and legacy
The album received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Davey Boy from Sputnikmusic praised the album's consistency and diversity, calling it "Aussie indie-pop that uses influences from practically every continent." Andrew Wade of the AU review gave the album a 9.8/10 rating, saying that it was "a surprisingly mature and cohesive collection of songs" and "a strong contender for the best Australian album of the past twenty years."
The album also received an average 5/5 user rating on both Triple J's User Review and iTunes User Ratings. "Andy" was also placed at No. 95 in the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2012.
The album has been regarded as one of the best indie rock albums of the 2010s by various publications and websites. It has also influenced many other indie bands in Australia and beyond. The band has continued to release music since then, with their second album Wellness in 2015 and their third album Yumeno Garden in 2018.
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