theredsunband's The Eagle is officially Passport-approved and has its UK visa issued in the form of a 7" and download on September 29. The Eagle is a punchy, dark rock song with tight harmonies, yet it still retains a dreamy, atmospheric feel. At just over two minutes, it is perfectly succinct. B-side Like An Arrow is smart and melodic, with the haziness of Mazzy Star and the pop sensibility of The Shins.
Both tracks are taken from theredsunband's outstanding new album, The Shiralee. Following on from their debut, the band's second album takes the melancholy dreaminess of their sonics and the innocent introspection of their lyrics and further distills it to create a more confident and more assured theredsunband. With its fast pace and sharp claws, The Eagle single epitomises this coming of age.