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Hard Reyne

James Reyne · 1989

45 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A blend of introspective rock melodies with poignant lyrics reflecting personal and emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective melodies for contemplation
  • poignant lyrics about personal struggles
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energetic tracks
  • seek immediate catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Hard Reyne' was James Reyne's debut solo album after the breakup of Australian rock band Australian Crawl. The album marked a significant transition for Reyne as he sought to establish his own identity in the music industry, following the band's commercial success in the early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul Kelly· Cold Chisel· Angus & Julia Stone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 House of Cards 4:17
  • 2 Rumour 3:26
  • 3 No Such Thing as Love 4:32
  • 4 One More River 3:56
  • 5 Shine On 5:39
  • 6 Harvest Moon 4:11
  • 7 Lamp of Heaven 3:18
  • 8 Drifting Away (Confusion of Slow Novas) 3:36
  • 9 Trouble in Paradise 4:07
  • 10 Five Miles Closer to the Sun 4:39
  • 11 Wake Up Dead Man 3:42

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