From their first album Get Born, one got the sense that Melbourne lads Jet were aiming for the long haul. There would be no ill-advised quick second album to capture the fickle minds of those with short attention spans. This became evident in the 3 year gap in releasing a follow up. Despite the fact that the majority of that time was being spent continually touring and promoting their debut, it allowed the members to have some breathing space and come to terms with that crazy thing we like to call fame.

Look no further than second track 'Holiday' to see they are doing things their own way. Ultimately a throwaway ditty as if it was The Monkees sounding like a mid-90s Mancunian outfit, the track seems to be directed at the label suits: "It makes no difference what they say, we're going on a holiday."

If Shine On is any indication of what Jet have been concentrating on, it is that the meat and potatoes rock remains the same while the ballads have now become their strength. That may sound a tad harsh but when comparing the heavier numbers to their debut counterparts they don't sound as immediate.

'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' was the obvious first single with its funky hip shaking groove but after fellow staffer Chad mentioned that Nic Cester sounds like Herbert the Old Pedophile from the cartoon series Family Guy in the verses, one can not listen to it anymore without grinning like a goon. Elsewhere the rough house Blues stomper 'Rip It Up' will be coming to an Extreme Sports Video near you. The delightful 'Skin And Bones' is a fresh update on the Stones/Faces template of mid-tempo country rock that hopefully they will continue to explore.

As stated, it is the thought and structure put into their slower tracks that ensures that Shine On holds up well. Songs like 'Kings Horses' and the emotionally charged tribute to Nic and Chris Cester's father on the title track will sound fantastic in the enormodomes of the world.

For my money the points go to the harmony laden 'Eleanor'. Its strip backed instrumentation and heart felt lyrics shows Jet at their most direct. Amidst the swagger and mutton chops there is ample evidence that they have what it takes to outlast their contemporaries.

Shine On won't be considered a classic but it will be regarded with more affection than The Vines Winning Days.