Silverchair - Diorama

These Aussie blokes were only 15 when they released their debut album. My, how they’ve grown. Gone are the grunge influences that tagged them as Nirvana wannabes. Working with legendary arranger Van Dyke Parks (Beach Boys), they’ve come up with a swirling, kaleidoscopic gem. Dreamy songs like “World Upon Your Shoulders” and “Tuna in the Brine” are closer to Pet Sounds than Nevermind. No wonder Parks calls the band’s Daniel Johns “the most talented person I’ve worked with since Brian Wilson.”