Loaded Album of the Week
By Darren Croft
Dice: I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View
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DICE have delivered the album they've been building toward for years. I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View is a confident, expansive leap forward that transforms the Perth quartet's indie-rock energy into something bigger and brighter. They’ve even brought Tame Impala’s Jay Wayson along for the ride.
From the euphoric rush of "COOLER" to the reflective charm of "Loose Change," the record packs a punch and balances spontaneity with genuine growth. Every track feels purposeful, and the production, courtesy of Joe Chiccarelli (White Stripes, Strokes), is rich without sacrificing the warmth and immediacy that made DICE stand out in the first place.
What makes the album special is its sense of momentum. The songs are made for festivals and blasting out of car windows along the way. Even when the lyrics turn inward, the music remains uplifting and doesn’t let up at any point.
For longtime fans, this is a rewarding evolution. For newcomers, it's the perfect entry point. Get stuck in.