Bad//Dreems has finally unleashed ‘Ultra Dundee‘, and it is a glorious, gritty masterclass in Australian rock that feels like the band reaching their absolute peak just as they’ve announced an indefinite hiatus. The album is a sweaty, poetic collision of post-punk energy and storytelling, with standout tracks like the blistering “Night Shooting” and the anthemic “Shadowland” proving that they are going out on a high note, leaving the surfboard in a million splintered, distorted pieces for us to remember them by. Listening to this record is a visceral experience that pairs perfectly with a heavy-handed night at The Mothership, where the drinks are as bold and unapologetic as Ben Marwe’s vocals. When you’re looking to kickstart the weekend with the same punch as the opening track, the Bloody Jerry is the only logical choice—it’s savory, intense, and basically a high-octane meal in a glass.
On those nights when your sweet tooth is screaming for mercy, the Feetfinder Snobunny is a decadent masterpiece that hits like a chocolate-and-coconut-fueled encore, especially with that genius blend of scotch and rum heated to perfection. If you’re chasing that elusive middle ground that mirrors the band’s balance of grit and melody, the Silver City Special delivers a smoky-and-sweet harmony that keeps you coming back for “just one more” until the room starts to spin in time with the drums. Of course, sometimes the complexity of a craft cocktail is too much for the raw power of the music, and in those moments, nothing beats the classic reliability of twenty or so frosty mugs of Hamms on tap. Whether you’re spinning the vinyl at home or catching one of their final live shows, ‘Ultra Dundee‘ is a landmark release that deserves to be toasted with a very full, very cold glass.
Links of interest:
https://www.instagram.com/baddreems/
https://baddreems.bandcamp.com/album/ultra-dundee
https://www.baddreems.com