Inspired by the sort of classic Australian albums which shape our history, Great Barrier Grief marks a whole new horizon for Oh Mercy, and the song writing journey of Alexander Gow. Paul Kelly, arguably Australia’s most respected songwriter, agrees, recently naming Oh Mercy in The Age EG as a new band who inspires him to write.
Two tracks from the record, ‘Keith St’ and ‘Stay, Please Stay’, will already be familiar to radio listeners. Live favourites on the road, the songs have been given a brand new life as captured by Oh Mercy and producer Mitchell Froom on the new longplayer.
With its title more than just a play on words, the second album from acclaimed Melbourne band Oh Mercy promises to be one of 2011’s most exciting releases. Eleven tracks of evocative acoustic pop, Great Barrier Grief was inspired by the Australian ‘sound’, and our way of life: the classic songs and songwriters who’ve soundtracked our lives. Timeless in feel, Great Barrier Grief is a confident, purposeful album.
Two tracks from the record, ‘Keith St’ and ‘Stay, Please Stay’, will already be familiar to radio listeners. Live favourites on the road, the songs have been given a brand new life as captured by Oh Mercy and producer Mitchell Froom on the new longplayer.
With its title more than just a play on words, the second album from acclaimed Melbourne band Oh Mercy promises to be one of 2011’s most exciting releases. Eleven tracks of evocative acoustic pop, Great Barrier Grief was inspired by the Australian ‘sound’, and our way of life: the classic songs and songwriters who’ve soundtracked our lives. Timeless in feel, Great Barrier Grief is a confident, purposeful album.
About this track...
’Stay, Please Stay’ was a part of Oh Mercy's set for six mths before it was recorded; it was always planned to be the first track on the record. Alexander re-wrote the lyrics in NY, writing like the person left at home saying goodbye to a constant traveller.
Other tracks by Oh Mercy: Confessions - Blue Lagoon
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| Number Of People In Act | 4 Piece |
| State/Territory Artist Is Based In | VIC |
| City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Melbourne |
| Taken From The Release Titled | Great Barrier Grief |
| Copyright Holder's Name | Casadeldisco Records |
| Publisher | Native Tongue Music Publishing |
| Media Servicing Date | 2011-03-22 |
| Main Genre | Rock |
| Genre 2 | Pop |
| Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | No |
| Artist Official Web Site | http://www.ohmercy.com.au |
| Artist Social Network Page | http://www.facebook.com/ohmercy |
| Online Store Page 1 | http://www.ohmercy.bigcartel.com |
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| Content Provider | EMI Music |
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