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John Butler

John Butler Trio · 1998

64 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of soulful acoustic melodies and reflective lyrics that evoke the vastness of the Australian landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • reflective moments for deep thinking
  • soulful melodies for introspection
  • lengthy tracks for patient listeners
  • evocative soundscapes of nature

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 27, 1998, this self-titled debut album marked the John Butler Trio's introduction to the music scene after forming a year earlier. At this point, Butler was still establishing his sound and identity as an artist, crafting a unique blend of folk, rock, and blues influences that would define the band's future work.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Harper· Jack Johnson· Dispatch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Valley 8:33
  • 2 Inspiration 5:18
  • 3 Busted 7:40
  • 4 Sista 3:18
  • 5 Ocean 12:28
  • 6 Colours 9:05
  • 7 Crazy 5:29
  • 8 Keeper 5:00
  • 9 Under an Indian Sky 7:39

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