With a gap of 16 years between their first two records, it seems like The Avalanches have almost become prolific these days. Now expanded to a trio (new member Andy Szekeres joined Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi earlier this year), the group’s fourth album, No Bad Memories, follows a mere six years after We Will Always Love You was released at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
At first glance, it seems like No Bad Memories could be quite an intimidating prospect. There are no fewer than 31 tracks on the record, framed around a loose concept exploring nostalgia, childhood imagery, and the hypnotic power of modern advertising. However, ultimately it’s what you’d expect from an Avalanches record – meticulously crafted production, full of samples…

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