Looking Forward Looking Back
Slim Dusty · 2000
44 min · 15 tracks · country
A heartfelt blend of nostalgia and storytelling woven through classic Australian country melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic storytelling through melodies
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt themes of reminiscence
- warm background for gatherings
- sing-along potential with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Looking Forward Looking Back' was released in 2000, Slim Dusty was already a revered figure in Australian country music, having enjoyed a career spanning over five decades. This album marked his return to recording after a period of health challenges, showcasing his resilience and continued relevance in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Williamson· Gordon Parsons· Kasey Chambers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Looking Forward Looking Back 3:12
- 2 Never Was at All 3:15
- 3 There’s a Rainbow Over the Rock 2:57
- 4 Matilda No More 3:41
- 5 The Bloke Who Serves the Beer 3:00
- 6 Paddy William 4:32
- 7 Clean Up Our Own Backyard 2:24
- 8 Old Time Country Songs 3:02
- 9 A Bad Day’s Fishing 2:36
- 10 Port Augusta 3:20
- 11 Good Heavens Above 2:32
- 12 Hooks & Ride 2:17
- 13 Keela Valley Coals 3:17
- 14 Memories and Dreams 3:09
- 15 Looking Forward Looking Back (reprise) 1:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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