Every so often a record comes along that reminds you why yougot into music in the first place. A record that reveals a little bit more of itselfeach time. Anthems & Intimacies from Gabriel’s Day is such a record.Written in Sydney, recorded in London this is a powerfully emotional take onrock that reminds you of old rules whilst re-writing some new ones.Recorded in London with the producers Rainmaker( The Clash, New Orderand Ash ), the album features a cool mix of emotive ballads and epic rockingtracks, offering a musical feast for your ears. “With comparisons to the likes of Coldplay and Paul Kelly being thrown around, Sydney-based trio Gabriel’s Day had quite a bit to live up to with this UK-recorded debut. Their atmospheric, at times moody brand of thinking pop takes you a couple of spins to sink in – you wont be pumped up for a night out after hearing haunting opener Swansong or the brilliant Mrs Turner. But this is a strong first-up collection marked by a sprinkling of stunning tracks. Three and a half stars”. [Kathy McCabe, Daily Telegraph]