Dice – I Thought the Altitude Would Make It Worth the View
Dice Roll a Winner - laid‑back, confident second chapter from one of WA’s brightest alt‑rock crews
Dice have returned with their second album — and with a title long enough to need its own boarding pass. I Thought the Altitude Would Make It Worth the View marks a big leap for the Perth four‑piece, who packed their bags and headed to the States to work with the Big Dog heavyweight producer Joe Chiccarelli. The result? A warm, catchy, easy‑to‑sink‑into record that feels like a band levelling up without losing their charm.
The album hits you straight away with how rounded it feels. Dice aren’t trying to reinvent themselves they’re sharpening what already works. You get the upbeat, windows down singalongs (Cooler, Loose Change, Call Me For a Good Time), the softer glow of Stars, and those mid‑tempo tracks that sit right in the pocket. It’s a proper mix where nothing feels out of place.
One of the standout strengths is Hodgey’s(Ben Hodge) vocal versatility. Across the record he shifts tone and texture just enough to give each track its own flavour — especially on Loose Change, Cooler and Footprints. It’s a subtle skill, but it’s what keeps Dice sounding fresh while still unmistakably Dice.
Instrumentally, the band stay tight without ever overplaying their hand. Tom King’s guitar lines cut through clean, Regan Beazley’s bass gives everything weight, and Sam Barrett‑Lennard’s drumming keeps the whole thing moving with that relaxed WA swagger. There are moments where you catch hints of The Rubens or Gang of Youths, but the identity is theirs , confident, coastal, and distinctly WA.
One of the standout strengths is Hodgey’s(Ben Hodge) vocal versatility. Across the record he shifts tone and texture just enough to give each track its own flavour — especially on Loose Change, Cooler and Footprints. It’s a subtle skill, but it’s what keeps Dice sounding fresh while still unmistakably Dice.
Instrumentally, the band stay tight without ever overplaying their hand. Tom King’s guitar lines cut through clean, Regan Beazley’s bass gives everything weight, and Sam Barrett‑Lennard’s drumming keeps the whole thing moving with that relaxed WA swagger. There are moments where you catch hints of The Rubens or Gang of Youths, but the identity is theirs , confident, coastal, and distinctly WA.
And speaking of WA… the WA scene is absolutely stacked right now. Dice are one of many bands proving that the west coast is quietly producing some of the best alt‑rock in the country. It’s good to see them getting national traction — airplay, bigger tours, bigger rooms — and hopefully it opens the door for more WA acts to get the spotlight they deserve.
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Tracklist
1. Breathe
2. Loose Change
3. Cooler
4. Footprints
5. Call Me
6. Echo
7. Rooftops
8. Stars
9. Daydream
10. Bullet Train
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This album isn’t a grower .... it’s a shower. One of those records you enjoy from the first spin and keep coming back to. Dice sound bigger, tighter, and more assured than ever, and this genuinely feels like one of the standout Australian releases of the year.
Do yourself a favour and get it into your rotation. And if you’re thinking about catching them on their national tour… don’t wait like we did or you’ll be staring at the “Sold Out” sign.
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Tracklist
1. Breathe
2. Loose Change
3. Cooler
4. Footprints
5. Call Me
6. Echo
7. Rooftops
8. Stars
9. Daydream
10. Bullet Train
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This album isn’t a grower .... it’s a shower. One of those records you enjoy from the first spin and keep coming back to. Dice sound bigger, tighter, and more assured than ever, and this genuinely feels like one of the standout Australian releases of the year.
Do yourself a favour and get it into your rotation. And if you’re thinking about catching them on their national tour… don’t wait like we did or you’ll be staring at the “Sold Out” sign.
This Album is a Great evolution and Strengthening of Dice and i think will solidify Dice as one of Australia's biggest bands over the next few years.
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