Released 8 years ago this October
Jim Salmon's Lament
Perry Keyes · 2018
12 tracks
A rich tapestry of narrative-driven songs that blend urban storytelling with a distinctly Australian soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let's Have a Smoke Outside — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its conversational lyrics and relatable themes of everyday life, drawing listeners into Keyes' world immediately.
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Oh Jimmy — A poignant reflection on friendship and loss, this track showcases Keyes' ability to weave emotion into personal narratives, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Jim Salmon's Lament — The title track encapsulates the album’s central themes of yearning and introspection, featuring vivid imagery that highlights Keyes’ storytelling prowess.
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Bluebird of Unhappiness — This closing track leaves a lasting impression with its melancholic undertones and reflective lyrics, making it a fitting conclusion to the album's journey.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Oh Jimmy
Keyes shifts from reminiscing about shared experiences to confronting the inevitability of change and loss within their friendship.
This transition not only deepens the emotional impact but also emphasizes the fleeting nature of relationships, which is a recurring theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let's Have a Smoke Outside
- 2 Surf 'n' Turf
- 3 Fugazi Shirt
- 4 Girl in the Crystal Cylinder Hoodie
- 5 Oh Jimmy
- 6 Hyde Park Hotel
- 7 Iris
- 8 Jim Salmon's Lament
- 9 Man With the Coppertone Tan
- 10 The Killer Jim Johnson
- 11 Ballad of a Drunk Man's Car
- 12 Bluebird of Unhappiness
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