
Moody and ambling, the American debut of Aussie rock group Sal Paradise is a delight. With a nod to the group Modern English, the gentle, delicate guitar pop of Sal Paradise surrounds songs that amble as well--images of driving and searching permeate the opus, detailing the spiritual journey we all travel. They seek ("we search for number one"); they knock ("haul me out of here ... purge the worst I fear"); they come face to face with Truth ("the site is discovered/the place of life begun"). While some will find the music on Further a bit monotonous--the record could have used a few mood swings--many will find a kindred soul here.