''Beddy Rays'' is the

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ous debut studio album from Australian rock group,

Beddy Rays Beddy Rays are an Australian rock band from the outer Brisbane suburb of Redland Bay, Queensland. With music described as "rollicking coastal punk rock", they are best known for their 2020 single "Sobercoaster". The band have supported Tones an ...

. The line-up was Lewis McKenna on guitar, Bradley O'Connor on bass guitar, Jackson van Issum "Jacko" on lead vocals and guitar, and Benjamin Wade on drums. It was released on 29 July 2022 and peaked at number 8 on the

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. At the

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, the album was nominated for Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist. At the

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, the album was nominated for Album of the Year.

Background

''Beddy Rays'' is Beddy Rays' debut album. The band formed in 2017 in Brisbane. The line-up was Lewis "Lewy" McKenna on guitar, Bradley O'Connor on bass guitar, Jackson "Jacko" van Issum on lead vocals and guitar, and Benjamin Wade on drums. They released an extended play, ''Lost Found Beat Around'', in December 2017. Their album was announced on their Facebook account on 2 June 2022 and released on 29 July, which peaked at number 8 on the

. It produced seven singles.

Reception

Millie Warwick from ''Distorted Sound'' wrote: "If the criteria for a self-titled debut album is to entirely capture the energy of a band, then ''Beddy Rays'' does exactly this. With the main themes being love for their hometown, enjoying the summer and checking in on your friends, you'll feel well acquainted with the band after listening, and immersed into their world." Jake Richardson from ''Kerrang'' felt that "Aside from acoustic number 'Brin's Song', they largely stick to the same formula across this album, but rather than becoming tiresome, the four-piece's approach works so well that there's no point in deviating. Beddy Rays know what they do well, their identity is clear and they use this record to explore their sound in all its fast-paced, party-starting glory." Tiana Speter from ''Hysteria Mag'' opined: "Embracing their sturdy footing between the surf rock, indie and garage rock realms, Beddy Rays come out swinging, hugging and thumping on their first ever full length album." Ryan Ellis from ''X-press Magazine'' wrote that "''Beddy Rays'' is an unrestrained and unpretentious rollercoaster of undeniably infectious tunes. Loaded with loose surf-punk melodies, crunchy riffs and infectious vocals, it will inevitably induce and maintain good times in any situation. All you need to do is embrace it." ''Beat Magazine'' stated "Beddy Rays are the epitome of good summer vibes, with their surf-rock vibe and catchy lyrics."

Track listing

Personnel

Beddy Rays * Lewis McKenna – guitar * Bradley O'Connor – bass guitar * Jackson van Issum "Jacko" – lead vocals, guitar * Benjamin Wade – drums Artisans * Brock Weston – producer, engineer, mixer * Matthew Cochran – co-producer * Steve Smart – mastering engineer * Campbell Walker – cover

Charts

References

{{reflist 2022 debut albums