Young Modern – Play Faster VG+/VG

Young Modern’s Play Faster is one of the hidden gems of Australian power pop, capturing the energy and urgency of the late 1970s with sharp songwriting, infectious hooks and a punk-informed edge. Released in 1979, the album sits at the crossroads of power pop, garage rock and new wave, delivering concise, melodic songs that feel both immediate and effortlessly catchy. Tracks like “Sportsgirls”, “She’s Got The Money” and “The Radio Song” showcase the band’s gift for memorable choruses and chiming guitars, while the performances retain the raw enthusiasm of a great pub-rock outfit. There is a youthful, restless quality throughout the record, driven by brisk tempos and a sense that every song is eager to make its mark before the next one begins. Though it never achieved the recognition of some of its contemporaries, Play Faster has since earned cult status as a standout release from Australia’s vibrant late-70s power-pop scene.