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In Cahoots

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In CahootsIf youve lived in Melbourne within the last decade, youll no doubt be familiar with the term doll wave. Used pejoratively by some and affectionately by others, the sardonic label described a then burgeoning wave of Aussie slackers obsessed with the disillusionment of modern youth. Tapping into the rich vein of laconic jangle pop laid bare by the Triffids and The Go Betweens, flagship doll wave outfitssuch as Dick Diver and The Twerpsfunnelled their

 

If you’ve lived in Melbourne within the last decade, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the term ‘doll-wave’. Used pejoratively by some and affectionately by others, the sardonic label described a then-burgeoning wave of Aussie slackers obsessed with the disillusionment of modern youth. Tapping into the rich vein of laconic jangle-pop laid bare by the Triffids and The Go-Betweens, flagship doll-wave outfits—such as Dick Diver and The Twerps—funnelled their existential crisis into their music, writing songs about worthless university degrees, dwindling housing affordability, and the promise of an Australian dream perpetually out of reach. For young people of the time, doll-wave felt sincere, tangible and real; it was a shock, then, to witness it fizzle so quickly into obscurity. Today, if you mention doll-wave without tongue firmly in cheek, you’ll be met with a flurry of eye-rolls and sneers. Doll-wave, however, was no mere flash in the pan, manifesting in the sound of several modern acts: in the regional drawl of Courtney Barnett, the motorik pulse of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, and, most recently, the infectious charm of quaint Melbourne five-piece, Crepes.

Like Crepes’ impeccable debut, Channel FourIn Cahoots is singularly driven by frontman Tim Karmouche’s excellent song writing. You won’t find any instrumental heroics here—just tightly-wound grooves, which coil around the ever-laconic Karmouche’s avuncular melodies. This lean, utilitarian sound is informed by a decidedly new wave aesthetic: the one-two punch of ‘As You Go’ and ‘Dark Demons’ recall the glory days of Talking Heads, replete with stringent bass grooves, deft keyboard polyrhythms and a hefty pinch of irresistible kitsch. Lead single ‘Bicycle Man’, a vaguely psychedelic ode to two-wheeled transport, feels like a sly wink at Syd Barrett, while the cavernous riffs in ‘High Time’—sung by guitarist Sam Cooper—impute a hint of surf-rock flair to Crepes’ traditionally bare-bones aesthetic. These songs are carefully structured, precise: In Cahoots is, no doubt, a very lean cut.

Only when Crepes crack open their sound, however, is Karmouche truly allowed to shine. His yearning performance in ‘I Was A Kid’, a jangly slice of sepia-toned Australiana, absolutely shimmers with nostalgic melancholy: the buoyant chorus—‘I’ll put the sad times in my dusty old rear-view’, Karmouche sighs—cuts with the same emotive piquancy of a Wilco hit. ‘The World Ain’t Too Far Away’, a dream-like sequence of outback minutiae, evokes the same sense of reverie: the warmth of childhood memories, but also a distant sadness too; a faint longing for the simplicity, opportunity and promise of youth. It’s this feeling that defined doll-wave, that rendered it so attractive and relatable, and In Cahoots captures it in spades—and, thankfully, without a single reference to student allowance.- Thomas S.

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LaJune
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent toy for active dogs! Five ⭐️
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Toy for Active Dogs! This is my second time purchasing this toy, and it absolutely deserves five stars. My youngest dog, Captain, is a very active 3-year-old with more energy than I can keep up with. He loves being able to sink his teeth into this squeaky toy, and it helps keep him mentally stimulated and entertained. What I love most is that he also shares it with his older brother, Kane. They use it for tug-of-war, which helps burn off some of Captain’s endless energy and keeps both dogs engaged. It does a great job reducing boredom, especially for highly active dogs. The first one lasted several months before needing replacement, which is impressive considering how much it was used. If you have energetic dogs that need something durable and fun, I highly recommend this toy!
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Amanda
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Pup Pal
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I purchased this dog toy as a birthday gift for a friend's dog, and it exceeded all expectations. Knowing she is particular about toys and easily frightened by many, I spent quite some time choosing the perfect one. From the moment she took it out of the box, she adored it. Everyone at her birthday party was amazed. Watching her happily play with her new toy, which we've come to call Allie, is truly heartwarming. The quality is outstanding. It is well made, safe, and nearly indestructible, yet gentle enough on her mouth. I will definitely be buying more from this store.
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Fashionista21
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome toy!! Labrador Retriever approved
Color: Green
I bought this for my nephew’s Labrador retriever. He pulled it out of the bag and immediately started taking it around for everyone to throw around and play tug a war with. He played with it for hours outside (it definitely needed washing lol). Its durable showed no signs of tearing. I would definitely recommend this!!
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Meighan
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 4
Cute but not for a super chewer
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It’s a super cute toy. My boy loves the squeaker toys and he’s a fast chewer. Unfortunately for him, he tore it up within 24 hours. It’s definitely not for super chewers but he had a good time with it while it lasted!
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Sarah
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Bully approved
If he wants something to gnaw on he will sit with it but he doesn't really play with it. Which is probably the point. It's lasted. The ends are the most chewed. Overall great for a chewer!
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