MEDIA QUOTES

APE DELAY

"When a new album from the much-loved-at-SER Sydney duo ollo lands, you realise how long it's been since the last one. They take their time, and in that time there's a severe lack of their kind of singular synthetic pop concoctions dealt out on this newie Ape Delay with easy deadpan cool the likes of Bowie would kill for, not to mention a laidback and unforced wit that makes a lot of other bands doing the rounds come across as oh-so serious. Guys, we've missed you. "
[Andrew Khedoori 2SER Radio Music Director, May 2012]
 

"...acclaimed electronic duo Ollo have dropped Ape Delay, a superb album of variation that sounds as if you’ve stepped back to the cool end of 1981. Featuring a myriad of vintage synthesiser wizardry,it’s well worth tracking down. One highlight Day For Night recalls the Drive soundtrack for eery atmosphere."
[SCOUTLOOK, May 2012]

"FULL STOP BLUE"
"A gorgeous and slow growing jam. Absolutely blissful"
[DUBLAB :: USA May 2012]

"TRANSISTOR RESISTOR/FULL STOP BLUE" 7"
SINGLE OF THE WEEK
Time Off Magazine
18th April 2012

"The undeniably Kraftwerk-inspired A-Side Transistor Resistor is a blippy indulgence in analogue synthesiser joy with jerky vocals that bounce away happily on top. AA-side Full Stop Blue is minimal and beautiful, with a tiny drum beat and two chords pulsing away to create a pop song that suggests the simplicity and perfect electropop crafting of early New Order. It's all packaged in a beautifully lavish gatefold seven-inch"
CHRIS YATES
[TIME OFF :: STREET PRESS AUSTRALIA ]

THE IF IF (2006)

"If it’s not the trippy guitar solos on “summer salt” that weave you into the boys interplanetary web it’ll be the always shifting synth pads that reel you in and take you under"
[XLR8R :: USA]

"The second album from Sydney’s Ollo, The If If, doesn’t disappoint; it’s a strange and imaginative collection of anti-pop songs that uses simple, melodic electronica to create trance-like soundscapes. ...an eerie and well crafted musical excursion where you never quite know where you’re heading, or where you’ve just been."
[Rolling Stone :: 3.5 stars]

"...an electro downbeat tour de force... has to be one of the best albums I have heard this year."
[FurtherNoise :: UK]

"Like an Aussie Beta Band with a touch of the kind of playful sound of acts like Department of Eagles, Errors and Tunng. Very promising."
[Pure Groove :: UK]

"Intimate and affecting"
[Cyclic Defrost]

"...a headphone treat... impressive"
[3D World]

"A sweaty and heaving carnival of hip jerking exotica... Classy stuff"
[Losing Today :: UK]

"ESSENTIAL STUFF..."
[Rough Trade :: UK]

sleeper (2002)

" An aural alchemist. This album is diverse and compelling while delivering something that is whole and complete."
[Tim Ritchie :: Radio National]

" Sleeper is atmospheric, with a slight pop sensibility and a heady dose of jazz - a bit of moonless night with a touch of sun glinting off snow...perhaps I should take Ollo to the next party, they’re much more clever and fun than I."
[XLR8R :: USA]

“Sleeper is nothing short of great, great record... in a just world Sleeper's qualities would elevate the boys to the cultural heights currently ridden by kids like Manitoba, Fourtet & Prefuse 73"
[VIBEWIRE.NET]

"…sublime and satisfying." A strong debut, and great artwork"
[3D World]

"Addictive Summer listening." “A mesmerising journey" "Serious(ly) beautiful music and a carefree sense of humour”
[inthemix.com.au :: Editor’s pick]

"An amazing sonic journey" "Musically arresting and clever... perfectly plotted, yet never restrictive." "An Australian dance album to get excited about"
[SX magazine]

For "The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)"

“ The reworking of Fun Boy Three's The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) by Sydney duo Ollo is simply the best song on the album. It has the rare spark of inspiration for a perfect piece of off-kilter pop music. Picked up by Triple J, it will be big.”
[Canberra Times]