''Real Rare Whale'' is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band

Dune Rats Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals. The band later became a three-piece, with Brett J ...

. It was released on 29 July 2022 and peaked at number 6 on the

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. The band said, "''Real Rare Whale'' is hands down the fastest, funnest and most insane album we've ever recorded. It's an album that expresses the love of music and writing songs. Songs that will be epic to play live to thousands of sweaty bodies having a great time." At the

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, the album was nominated for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.

Reception

Jessica Lynch from ''

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'' said "Dune Rats' latest tunes serve as the perfect positive antidote to pandemic-induced negativity. In what feels like their fastest, funnest and punniest Dune Rats album yet, the slew of party-starting bangers, including single 'What a Memorable Night', are clear dancefloor-fillers." Rachel Roberts from ''Kerrang'' said "''Real Rare Whale'' is jam packed with nonsensical and fast tempo surf shack anthems". Roberts concluded saying, "By the time the record comes to a close with 'If This Is The End' it almost feels as though you're returning from a day of partying on the beach after drunkenly giggling with friends - your skin is sunkissed, your hair salty from the ocean's waves and your head is full of a euphoric, smile-induced headache. It's brilliant fun."

Track listing

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2022 albums Dune Rats albums Dine Alone Records albums BMG Rights Management albums