:: In The Grey - Spectrum, Sydney - July 2005

By: Shelley Jones

For only ten bucks, this gig proved to be a winner, and an insight into where Australian rock should be heading.
Melbourne band, Forgetting Yesterday, kicked off the night and played a brief, though incredible, set. They’ve got an original sound and are incomparable to any other rock act around. However, subtle references of influences are reflected through their tunes from time to time.

Possessing immense talent, these guys are bound to stick around, and have no doubt grounded themselves for a long journey ahead. A climatic end drew a commendable but humble crowd and certainly a few extra fans. To break up the rocking ambience, a couple of drunken chicks provided their own version of intermission with some light entertainment in the form of slurred words, giggles and a whole lot of staggering.

In The Grey took to the stage and the drunken rendezvous was forgotten about. They controlled the audience without hesitation and attentive fans were disposed with anticipation. The boys sampled tracks from their new album ‘Innocence Is Running Out’ and unleashed some crackers like ‘Start the Year’ (which recently debuted at #30 on Triple J’s Net 50) and ‘See This World You Made.’ Finger-tapping to the crowd and sharing the mic were a few things that the Central Coast band weren’t afraid to show off.

In The Grey showed the path of future Aussie rock and what is to become of the new generation. And, it wasn’t bad. They aren’t in the league of the likes of Dallas Crane or 67 Special, but that can’t be expected of them at this stage. However they are unique and definitely heading for greater things.