Released 52 years ago this August
Australiana
Slim Dusty · 1974
39 min · 12 tracks · country
A rich tapestry of Australian storytelling woven through traditional country melodies and Dusty's resonant vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative flow throughout
- rich storytelling with warmth
- evokes australian landscapes vividly
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Australiana' was Slim Dusty's twelfth studio album and marked a significant point in his career as he was gaining national prominence. This album followed his breakthrough in the early 1970s, where he began to shape the sound of Australian country music, establishing himself as a cultural icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Williamson· Gordon Parsons· Kasey Chambers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grandfather Johnson 4:18
- 2 Clancy of the Overflow 3:10
- 3 The Lame Fiddler 4:27
- 4 A Squatters Prayer 2:54
- 5 Henry Lawson 2:54
- 6 Drought Time 3:57
- 7 Stick to Him Bluey 2:20
- 8 Written Afterwards 3:04
- 9 The Bequest 3:09
- 10 The Pubs Still Make a Quid 3:09
- 11 A Drover's Life 2:56
- 12 The Last of the Breed 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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