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Here's the second cd from
Robert James Kirk,
and if you liked the first one you certainly won't be unhappy with this.
'Show me the money' has the same feel -
nice well written middle of the road tunes with great musicianship and
thoughtful lyrics. Contains 10 songs.
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Randy Bulpin
- ex Mondo Rock, ex
Broderick Smith and many other notable Aussie acts, moved to the USA
and continued his career as a touring and session musician. He has
joined up with vocalist Leslie Campos,
and together they wrote and recorded '2nd Avenue
Serenade'. Randy's professionalism shines through on the
production side, and Leslie's vocals are true and pure. Contains 11
tracks.
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I am really happy when I receive a new cd from some older
musos who have got together to write. To us at Wrokdown this is like
young up-and-coming bands, except the
Dukes of
Despair
are seasoned musos with the chops to prove it!.
Their debut cd 'Wood, wire and skin'
shows their country roots and it's hard to pick their best song.
Contains 10 tracks.
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Kinetic Method consists of two very
versatile guys with a lot of cred and competency. They seem obviously
trained with a big hint of jazz, so
'Find a Friend' contains a really nice mix of instruments - no
drums per se but percussion, so the cd is very mellow. It gives me
heart to know this sort of music is around, and is also a touch commercial.
11 tracks.
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monica.mp3
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Young guitarists and their parents would
do well to take a page out of Nathan Cavalleri's
book if they want to make a mark on the world. Practice, support, and
more practice. You don't get this good doing an hours 'homework'
during computer games! Great voice, great licks, great drummer, hard
rock. CD
Nat Col and the Kings 4 tracks.
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kickingandscreaming.mp3
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James Hampton writes
music beyond his years, but lyrics with the naivete of
youth which is wonderfully refreshing. This cd has 10 tracks, all great listening, and I love 'Got no
Friends', 'All my Money's Gone', and 'Just be Julia'. Jazz, funk, Jarreau, Steely Dan etc. Available on itunes.
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justbejulia.mp3
Our Youtube clip
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This is the 3rd release from Adelaide
band
Unitopia. 'Artificial' runs pretty much along the same lines as
'The Garden', so if you are a Unitopia fan you
won't be displeased. A band worth looking out for, and doing
very well for themselves in Europe.
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Warren O'Neill is a Melbourne musician,
who has played in many bands, but decided to do a solo instrumental cd.
Warren has overdubbed his guitar, weaving in and out to create beautifully
calming and
mesmerizing tracks. Very aptly named 'Dreamspell',
this cd contains 9 tracks
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albatross.mp3
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From one of our 80's artists comes this
new cd 'Half Man Half Woman'.
Deborah Conway
made a name for herself as a brassy bold singer with a few charting songs to
her name. But she has returned quite toned down with this delightful
cd co-written with her partner Willy Zyglier.
Contains12 tracks. Love this one...
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cul-de-sac.mp3
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Not a household name, but
Leslie Avril
was singing around the traps in the 80's in a band called
'Blue Heelers' with
Chris Stockley. A great performer ,
Leslie has written quite a few of the songs on this cd
'I'm Alright Jack'. She reminds me of
an Aussie Janis Joplin, but tends towards country with an edge.
Contains 13 tracks
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howlong.mp3
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Suzie
Dickinson first came to my attention when she joined
Goanna for a short while. Well the 80's
were not a good time for her brand of music - kinda folksy/country/rock, but
hopefully the timing is right now. Surrounding herself with great
musos, this superb sounding cd '19 steps'
should do well. I hear influences of Janis Ian, but Suzie has many
others. Contains 10 tracks.
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redballoon.mp3
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From what I remember of
Chris
Doheny, his voice was one of the best
going around Melbourne in the 80's. More recently heard singing 'More
than a game', Chris has regrouped and recorded a new
Geisha cd. Called 'Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow', it is a pot pourri of old hits, covers and
two great new songs - this one 'Birthday'
my fav. 13 tracks
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birthday.mp3
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Hide Mum in the granny flat with some ear
muffs and turn up the stereo! Yes, the great 70's rock sound that I've
yearned for is back.
Electric Mary
play the grinding hard stuff that we used to lie around getting stoned
to. Hard to pick the best tune from this Aussie band who are non stop
touring. 'Down to the Bone' has 11
hard hitting tracks.
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It is hard to believe that
Jules Boult is so young when this cd reminds me of Smacka
Fitzgibbon. I hope he doesn't take offence, but his style and the
instruments he uses are so clean and simple. The cd is New Orleans
jazz/blues, and he has had plenty of good raves from people with more
knowledge of this genre than I! 'Mark my
Words' has 11 tracks.
Play playedforafool.mp3
Our
Youtube clip
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This cd by
Robert James Kirk is typical of the
type of material we would like to expose on Wrokdown. There is nothing
confronting here, just pleasant songs and good musicianship. Songs of
love and life, hope and dreams. The vocals and harmonies are tuneful,
and remind me a little of Billy Joel. 'Goodnight
Ruby' contains 11 tracks.
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thatkindofgirl.mp3
Our
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Sounding a bit like William Shakespeare sometimes and a lot
like the Bee Gees other times,
Jay P has a unique voice. He surrounds
himself with good people and has a knowledge of great musicianship and
heartfelt lyrics. A great package. The songs ebb and flow
in a style probably not seen much since the 70's. This cd '1565
Patiently Waiting' refers to the great siege of Malta. Contains 12 tracks.
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The Prairie Oysters are known around Melbourne as a covers
band, so good on them for sticking their necks out.
'Livin for the Weekend' is their first
cd, and a great
collection of songs it is too! All country, good toe tapping, all good musos. Yes folks this is a real band. Hard to choose the best but have gone with this one. 12
tracks
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I'd never heard of
Tracey Miller, but I am so glad I have
now. She obviously loves her old songs, and is inspired by R&B.
She has the perfect pure voice and a great ear for melody. I don't
know enough about this style to comment too much, but a good song is a good
song, whatever the genre. 'I can tell'
contains 11 songs and a couple of covers
Play lazy.mp3
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I'm impressed with Brothers3, because I believe that
talented kids should start young. If you wait til you have finished
tertiary music, it's a bit late boyo!! These boys are very talented,
and backed by their mother they are making their stamp from Tamworth to
Tennessee. If parents out there are looking for something safe, fresh
and pure for their young daughters to follow, you could do no better.
10 tracks
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