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Pádraig Collins
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Username: Pádraig_collins

Post Number: 4365
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 09:57 am:   

This is great. I think these kids may have heard a Go-Betweens album or two in their time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVGLaC33r _M

I believe the video was shot in Surry Hills at the little park near where the Hopetoun used to be. (Either that, or some other Sydney park burned into my mind).
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Randy Adams
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Username: Randy_adams

Post Number: 2890
Registered: 03-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 04:12 pm:   

It's a nice record; very Grant. I'm glad they've teamed up together. It makes sense. The album apparently isn't available until June.
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Post Number: 2360
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 01:25 pm:   

Huh. That song is kind of surprisingly not bad. I only wish Grant had played leads like that one that starts 46 seconds in on the mk II Go-Betweens albums. Reminds me a bit of something you'd expect from him back in the 80s.
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Matsrep
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Post Number: 112
Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 - 02:34 pm:   

Hey, it's a fine pop song. Very Grant, indeed. Adele sings well.

The video has its fair share of Postcard nods, at least in my imagination: lying on the grass with sunglasses and a semi acoustic guitar. (The pictures on the 7" labels on the OJ single(s).)
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Matsrep
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Post Number: 113
Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 - 02:38 pm:   

There is also a video advert for the album on vimeo, with snippets of several songs - out on Glitterhouse in Europe, it says.

http://vimeo.com/36588671
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Pádraig Collins
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Username: Pádraig_collins

Post Number: 4665
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 01:26 am:   

The album is out now. I bought it last night and it's great. It's a mere $12.98 in Red Eye in Sydney! Those of you in not Sydney can order it online for the same price at www.redeye.com.au
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TROU
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Username: Trou

Post Number: 303
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 08:32 am:   

It seems available also in Europe.
Amazon, Rough Trade, etc. and probably in the remaining record shops.
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Stuart Wilson
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Post Number: 604
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 09:57 am:   

Very enthusiastic Italian review cites Belle and Sebastian, Eels, Talking Heads, Rolling Stones and T.Rex.
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Austin
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Post Number: 90
Registered: 09-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 10:39 pm:   

This is a great record! What I really like about it is its variety. None of the songs sound alike to my ears, yet they all are held together with a Go-Betweens-like vibe.
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Greg Adams
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Username: Greg_adams

Post Number: 34
Registered: 06-2005
Posted on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 04:31 am:   

I've been enjoying this too. They did a good job!
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Pádraig Collins
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Username: Pádraig_collins

Post Number: 5192
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, December 21, 2012 - 08:38 am:   

Has anyone else bought it since? It really is a very good album.
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Andreas Severins
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Username: Andreas_severins

Post Number: 248
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Friday, December 21, 2012 - 12:44 pm:   

Hi Padraig, i have it on vinyl and do like it a lot. I play it quite often :-)
Would love to see them tour germany...
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Martin Schori
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Username: Martin_s

Post Number: 36
Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 10:10 am:   

Yes, it's a fine album. Tomorrow Today is my favourite song - could've been a hit for Buddy Holly back in those days. Grey Suits is also great (I hear a Lou Reed influence). Happiness is also a stand-out. And I agree with Austin, it's variety makes a fun listening. Bought the download via eMusic.
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Pádraig Collins
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Username: Pádraig_collins

Post Number: 5320
Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2013 - 06:25 am:   

Adele's The Light That Guides You Home came up on iTunes now. It's a great song, which isn't on the album.
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David Nichols
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Post Number: 10
Registered: 03-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 12:38 am:   

That song is on the Emu Parade album
http://whydontyoubelieveme.bandcamp.com/ album/emu-parade

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