Major Arcana, a three-piece from Wollongong, Australia, channel the best elements of 90s and 2000s alt-rock and grunge into a bold and exciting album that instantly recalls the era when this kind of music was the biggest thing in the world. At its core, this is a riff album, and Major Arcana have the chops to shred and play in dizzying time signatures, unleashing walls of noise, but they only do so when the song truly calls for it, and that discipline allows the riffs to hit even harder, ensuring A Place In The Heavens For You never loses its pace. Massive stomping guitar lines drive nearly every track, whether it’s the pummeling one-two punch of Shocker and Nice to Fight, or the slow-burning, brooding power of Jasper. There’s a deep sense of confidence here, with thick, muscular tones, but it’s not all brawn - the choruses are remarkably catchy.

Lead single One Who’ll Save Us immediately establishes itself with a thunderous rhythm and a hypnotic main riff that carries through the verse, balancing raw heaviness with a more intricate, exploratory feel. When the midsection arrives, the song completely unravels before slamming back in with full force. It’s an exhilarating moment on a record packed with them. There’s also a heart and a level of passion that elevates these songs beyond mere nostalgia. Instead of merely looking backward, Major Arcana makes a strong case for why this sound still has a place in modern rock. For a band flying under the radar, A Place In The Heavens For You is a serious statement of intent that’s raw, powerful, and packed with moments of brilliance.