Here is a review from Xpress Magazine, printed on 24/01/08.

“What strikes you the most about watching The Leap Year perform is their passion and professionalism. At the Amplifier to promote their
critically acclaimed album With a Little Push a Pattern Appears, and supported by a very strong lineup, this was their night.

They took to the stage and immediately got stuck into opener The Idea, which set the mood with brilliant atmospherics and a tense build up climaxing with brilliantly controlled guitar distortions; the moment the vocals were introduced could not have been more perfectly timed, and the crowd were well into it. The chilling The Rational Anthem is a great example of rock creativity, with lyrics inspired by Morrison and an atmosphere reminiscent of Slint at their finest. Although very much guitar-driven, the understated drumming of Chris Reimer is, providing a stable foundation in support of the front three, such as on penultimate Let it Go Let it Go. Closer This Is A Setup, which has been receiving a fair bit of radio airplay, was a great end to a solid
set. With 2008 seeing The Leap Year promoting their album nationally and internationally, and with talk of a follow up album in the works, it is good to know that this is still only the beginning.”
Marc Edwards

Hi everyone,

Our next show is at the Amplifier Bar in Perth on Saturday February 16th. It’s Kill Teen Angst’s Cd launch, and also playing are Batrider (NZ), Sugar Army and Hooper’s Store.

Our debut album “With a little Push a Pattern Appears” has been receiving some very positive reviews recently. Here are a few excerpts:

“The songs exude a pleasantly audible sense of passion and can incur that urge to wave ones fist with the rhythm and sing along… these songs feel fleshed out, mulled over, and pieced together like tiny pieces of architecture. There’s that element of progression - especially evident on the very good This is a Setup - that keeps you looking forward to the next crest of guitars, the next opportunity to sway meditatively back and forth to another of their chant-choir choruses… purveying a rich and evocative rock palette bereft of irony and other uber-cool indie rock signifiers. Even so, the glowingly cathartic and emotive aspect of With A Little Push… never threatens to combust into nauseating decadence. The Leap Year has found a rather perfect balance.”
Drum Media Sydney, 10th January 2008

“Let It Go Let It Go notched up a nomination in the WAM Song Contest
this year and there is little wonder why - think a sinister Red House
Painters with a lot more muscle. During its last minute this tune
kicks up a gear to make it one of the most impressive guitar-based
moments to be released in recent months… This is a Setup and Blood Rodeo offer plenty of light and shade amongst the noodle and overdrive, but all in all the whole album is a guitar driven delight. With a Little Push A Pattern Appears is chock full of indie rock goodness.”
Xpress Magazine Perth, 3rd January 2008

“This 7 tracker is one hell of an introduction, the songs are instantly mesmerizing and flow like a dream. Sounds you can just sit back and chill to and forget about everything around you. 3 sets of lungs up front on guitar and bass, a drummer and one hell of a captivating sound… these guys have something special going on… If you like something a bit more mellow and atmospheric, check these guys out now.”
5 out of 5
bombshellzine.com, 14th January 2008