Sidewinder Atlantis

Atlantis returns on vinyl for the first time with this 30th Anniversary Edition, marking a long-overdue celebration of Sidewinder’s 1996 debut album. Originally released during a fertile moment in Australian indie music, Atlantis introduced the quartet’s distinctive blend of classic ’60s influence, modern pop sensibility, and flashes of psychedelia, all delivered with sharp songwriting and confident production. Featuring Martin Craft (later of the Jarvis Cocker band) and Nick Craft (The Zillions), the album stands as a snapshot of a band brimming with depth and ambition.

Across the record, Sidewinder move effortlessly between styles — from the folky warmth of Stones In My Shoe to the driving, angular crunch of Down To Luck, and the instantly addictive riff-pop of Evil Eye. There’s a restless energy at play throughout, pairing melodic hooks with grit and experimentation, while moments like L. Ron showcase the band’s wit and willingness to explore stranger lyrical territory.

This anniversary reissue finally gives Atlantis the vinyl treatment it deserves, reaffirming its place as a standout Australian indie release of the mid-’90s and a compelling listen for both longtime fans and new listeners discovering Sidewinder for the first time.