calling the lyrics of "Creepin' Up Slowly" "perpetually catchy". Bernard Zuel of The Sydney Morning Herald said that the band did not hold back in their aim for American radio, calling the lyrics overly generic, and arguing the band only focused on their mainstream image. Independent and acoustic (2003–2008) Watson left Taxiride in 2003, and the band began work on a new album. They decided to release independently after splitting up with Warner Music, and recorded at Wild's Melbourne home for a total of 12 months. During that time, the band collaborated with vocalist Chris Bailey (The Saints lead singer) and Hall, who took time out from working with Airway Lanes. Taxiride's third album, Axiomatic, was released on 5 September 2005, shortly after the first single, "Oh Yeah". It would be the only song to chart from the album, reaching number 40 in Australia. To support the album, the band toured India as part of VH1's Rock Rumble. Following the release of Axiomatic, Wild and Singh began to write new songs, accompanied by Hall. The band's first acoustic album, Electrophobia, was released on 16 September 2006 on Australian record label Liberation. It features songs from the band's first three albums, all recorded in a standalone session in a Melbourne church on 26 May 2006. The production was arranged by Rob John (producer for Led Zeppelin and The Tea Party). Andy McIvor left the band in 2006, and is now playing with former Australian Crawl member James Reyne. Reformation (2015–present) In 2015, the original lineup reformed. In July 2017, Dan Hall elected to take a break from the group to focus on other musical projects, including South Side Rebel and Interlocker. It is yet to be confirmed if his departure is permanent. In August 2019, Taxiride will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album with a 'Live in Our Lounge Room' tour, where the band will sing and tell stories behind their songs. Musical style Taxiride is primarily a pop rock band, also drawing influences from pub rock. Allmusic's Ed Nimmervoll said that the band distanced themselves from the boy band generation, comparing them to Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. Steve Kurutz, in reviewing Imaginate, related the album to the pop work of boy bands The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Everly Brothers, labeling the album as a bid for pop radio. The International Herald Tribunes Mike