Raised By Eagles – Diamonds In The Bloodstream

The second album can make or break and artist. Do you repeat what worked before, or do you evolve? Thankfully, Raised By Eagles found the perfect mix with this venture.

Moving towards a more lyrical and story driven approach, but maintaining enough of a homage to their alt-country rock roots, the Melbourne quartet has nailed it here. Telling heartfelt raw tales combined with intricate guitar riffs and subtle yet impactful backing vocals, this album is one that requires multiple play throughs to fully comprehend.

Standout tracks include Jackie, Window Seat, Sugar Cane and Honey as they cover a broad spectrum, from the serenading to the uplifting rock influenced tracks.

Star Rating: ****