It was a case of second time lucky when Baby Animals finally rolled into town on Saturday night, following an earlier postponement due to cyclone Narelle — and for fans of classic Australian rock, the wait proved more than worthwhile.

Local favourites Ratsalad set the tone early, warming up the crowd before Baby Animals’ Suze DeMarchi took command of the stage with her trademark energy and unmistakable voice.

The band wasted no time launching into their breakout hit Rush You, immediately igniting the room.

Across a tight 15-song set, Baby Animals powered through a catalogue that has stood the test of time. Despite a few early sound hiccups, DeMarchi remained the consummate professional, leading the charge with confidence and charisma.

Crowd staples like Painless, One Word and Early Warning had the audience in full voice.

An encore wrapped up the night with a punch, featuring Ain’t Gonna Get and a blistering take on Motorhead’s Ace of Spades.

There’s no doubt about it — Baby Animals haven’t lost a step. They sound as sharp and powerful as ever.

If there was any downside, it was the modest turnout — a surprising contrast for a band of this calibre, often seen playing larger winery and outdoor shows around Perth.

Still, those who made the effort were rewarded, leaving with smiles and a satisfying hit of classic Aussie rock nostalgia.