Australian Tour EP cover

Australian Tour EP

José González · 2005

30 min · 8 tracks · indie folk

An intimate collection of reimagined indie folk gems, blending soft acoustics with heartfelt vocals.

Why this album works

This EP features a standout cover of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', which received critical acclaim and helped solidify González's reputation as a skilled interpreter of alternative classics. The release further established him within the indie music community and contributed to the revival of interest in acoustic renditions of rock tracks.
Career context
The 'Australian Tour EP' was released in 2005, shortly after José González gained wider recognition with his breakthrough album 'Veneer' in 2003. This EP showcases his ability to reinterpret beloved songs and provides an acoustic bridge between his early work and subsequent releases. It reflects González's growing popularity in the indie folk scene during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Gepe· Geneviève Racette

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love Will Tear Us Apart Standout 3:04
  • 2 Suggestions 2:40
  • 3 Down the Hillside Standout 2:19
  • 4 Sensing Owls 3:12
  • 5 Hand on Your Heart 3:49
  • 6 Instr. 6:14
  • 7 Storm 2:51
  • 8 Heartbeats (Rocket Boy remix) Standout 6:14

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