Rocket Science - Live
[Melbourne East Brunswick Club]

The problem for any older, mature and well-established band in booking such young and vibrant supports (Sailors and Swines / I Heart Hiroshima - read their gig review here) is then living up to the standard and energy just set. Rocket Science, recently received back into the Melbourne Music scene with a welcoming smile and a firm handshake, give it a good go but don’t quite make it.

Maybe it’s tiredness after a nationwide tour, maybe it’s complacency after such an easy career re-establishment, or maybe it’s just because their fans are now teetering on the edge of an age where they don’t dance anymore. Whatever it is, something doesn’t feel quite right. It feels as if the infamously boisterous front man Roman, is going through the motions somewhat and not quite feeling the motivation behind what he’s doing, whilst the rest of the band barely move, rooted to the spot for most of the set.

Presence aside, the band still firmly retain the solid and fat Rock sound they are renowned for, pushing out countless and relentless riffs, licks and slick chords. It’s unclear from the audience response and overheard comments if the crowd are glad the band are back and a going concern, or are just pleased to hear a few old favourites they grew up with, but we all hope that Rocket Science keep packing out venues around the land whilst fans make their minds up.