Shine On [Digipak] (CD - 2006)

With their sophomore release, SHINE ON, Australian rockers Jet build on the already considerable momentum gained from their highly touted debut, GET BORN. For starters, Jet continues with the 1970s-flavored FM hard rock that fueled GET BORN, ripping through high-powered boogie-rock riffs that recall AC/DC and Lyrnyrd Skynyrd in equal measure.

But SHINE ON represents a new side to Jet, with an emphasis on soaring, anthemic guitar-pop. That the band spent a good deal of time on tour with Oasis prior to recording the album is immediately apparent, and everything from the chiming "Come On Come On" to the production from Oasis producer Dave Sardy reflects the influence. Those seeking the garage-rock blast delivered on Jet's first effort might be disappointed by the change, but SHINE ON shows a band ready to reconcile gutsy guitars with arena-ready melodies. minimize