Brown Rice and Kerosene
Redgum · 1981
36 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and incisive political commentary that captures the Australian spirit of the early '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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100 Years On — This track serves as a powerful reflection on Australia's colonial history and its ongoing impact, combining haunting melodies with thought-provoking lyrics.
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Lear Jets Over Kulgera — With its vivid imagery, this song critiques materialism and the disconnect from rural life, showcasing Redgum's knack for storytelling through song.
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Parramatta Gaol 1843 — By recounting historical events linked to the infamous prison, this track emphasizes Redgum's ability to weave history into contemporary commentary, enriching the narrative depth of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 100 Years On 3:50
- 2 Lear Jets Over Kulgera 3:26
- 3 Caught in the Act 2:29
- 4 Yarralumla Wine 2:30
- 5 Where Ya Gonna Run To 4:05
- 6 Brown Rice and Kerosine 2:22
- 7 The Federal Two-Ring Circus 3:43
- 8 Your O.S. Trip 4:47
- 9 The Last Frontier 4:42
- 10 Parramatta Gaol 1843 4:05
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