Talk about bringing the RAWK! These kids from New Zealand rock hard and rock often, and, most often, rock like it’s 1976. They blend the antipodean sounds of AC/DC and the organ heavy acid tones of Deep Purple to provide thirsty ears with the liquid rock they seek. They possess a pretty-ass frontman, Dolf (who was recently voted third coolest person alive by the ever-fickle NME), and a live performance hailed as tighter than a Strokes’ fan’s pants, so this may not be just a fashion-based flash in the musical pan. Or perhaps it will. Only the ticking of the clock will tell. Feel free to check it out for yourself.
JEREMY P. GOLDSTEIN

The Datsuns
V2

1. Live – Razorlight Believe In A Thing Called Love
2. Merge Records Love The Love Language, Love Overload
3. Conor Oberst Shows Fans & New Bands Some Team Love
4. Courtney Love and UMG Make Nice, Nirvana Goodies On The Way
5. Scissor Sisters – Where’s The Love?