Atlas Genius Scattering Molecules To Questionable Effect

We each got two feet. I say dance on 'em if ya got 'em. Aussie alt band Atlas Genius summons up energy reserves to create "Molecules" which has the stuff to put feet in motion and keep feet in motion. That's something to be proud of. The questionable portion to this equation involves the lyrics. That's very philosophical material to put before a crowd that simply wants to cop the perfect buzz. I suppose free will versus predestination shall surface time and again as a topic so long as there generations of humans shuttled onto planet Earth for the opportunity to grasp their Sportscenter highlight reel moments. That said is it a quirky Australian thing to attempt deep subject matter while the band plays on or did it just work out that way this time around? From the start Atlas Genius comes across like an affable bunch of dudes. The chord of "Molecules" never steps over into minor key territory which, I don't know about you guys but, that would depress the stuffing out of me. The pace is agreeable. Like Goldilocks when she happens upon the porridge of choice, it tastes just right. Pardon me if label the message of Atlas Genius somewhat mixed. Do they want to go deep, unshackle our way to the dance hall or are they honestly supposing they can multitask, doing both things with equal ease? There's some optimism behind the suggestion that mistakes aren't mistakes at all. More than once mistakes have been looked upon as opportunities and can remain so, if one keeps one's heart open long enough to seek them out. Keith Jeffery really mines the bigger picture territory when he pauses to declare we're all fragments on a great collide. How very Sheldon Cooper ponderous. I can't begin to understand what exactly the video's trying to communicate. It functions nicely as something to captivate an infant's attention in much the way an overhead mobile does. Pity the band itself doesn't show up anywhere. Keith's brother Michael keeps the party going with a drumming style meant to serve as a drawstring on any inhibitions that could be holding us back. It's true mysteries of the universe fodder set to music makes for a break from weight of the world nightmare scenarios but is it in good taste I wonder. "Molecules" floats around but doesn't offer substance that other bands haven't put on the table to more convincing effect. The Atlas part is well represented but there's not much lasting genius to be found.