My Songs: 1989–2021
Archie Roach · 2022
210 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock
A heartfelt collection blending folk storytelling with poignant reflections on identity and belonging.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hung Over Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Took the Children Away — This track stands as a powerful anthem about the Stolen Generations in Australia, encapsulating Roach's personal history with its moving narrative and emotional depth.
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Bicentennial Blues — A reflective piece addressing Australia's colonial past and its impact on Indigenous people, this song combines historical context with personal experience, highlighting Roach's unique voice in social commentary.
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Charcoal Lane — As one of Roach's signature songs, it captures the essence of his lyrical storytelling, utilizing vivid imagery to evoke feelings of place and belonging amidst hardship.
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Summer of My Life — This track epitomizes nostalgia and longing, showcasing Roach's ability to weave personal memories into larger themes of love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling across decades
- intimate moments of personal history
- poignant themes of loss and
- suitable for long, contemplative sessions
- rich emotional landscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone radio-friendly singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Roach's legacy and continued relevance after a long career.
- Themes
- Stolen Generations narrative· colonial impact on identity· nostalgic reflections of place
- Career context
- Released in 2022, My Songs: 1989–2021 marks Archie Roach's return to the spotlight after a long and celebrated career, featuring reimagined tracks from his extensive discography. This album serves as a retrospective that highlights his evolution as an artist while celebrating his contributions to Australian music and Indigenous culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Kelly· The Waifs· Missy Higgins
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Hung Over Start here 2:39
- 2 Open Up Your Eyes 2:58
- 3 Bicentennial Blues 5:01
- 4 No Celebrations 5:41
- 5 Took the Children Away 5:25
- 6 Charcoal Lane 3:21
- 7 Summer of My Life 3:37
- 8 Tell Me Why 3:25
- 9 Weeping in the Forest 4:52
- 10 A Child Was Born Here 4:53
- 11 From Paradise 4:21
- 12 Walking Into Doors 4:51
- 13 Beggar Man 3:51
- 14 The River Song 4:53
- 15 Dancing Shoes 3:30
- 16 Colour of Your Jumper 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Move It On 4:51
- 2 Small Child 5:37
- 3 Morning Star 7:02
- 4 Mission Ration Blues 4:07
- 5 Alien Invasion 4:53
- 6 This Woman 5:20
- 7 I Don't Wanna Go 5:47
- 8 Mulyawongk 5:45
- 9 Take Your Time 4:51
- 10 Travellin Bones 3:31
- 11 Lighthouse, Song for Two Mothers 6:29
- 12 Spirit of Place 4:55
- 13 Old People Singing 5:58
- 14 Your Old Ones 5:29
Disc 3
- 1 Into the Bloodstream 4:52
- 2 We Won't Cry 3:39
- 3 Old Mission Road 4:32
- 4 Song to Sing 5:47
- 5 Let Love Rule 4:39
- 6 Get Back to the Land 3:46
- 7 Love Sweet Love 4:53
- 8 Mighty Clarence River 3:44
- 9 One for Each Person and One for the Pot 3:12
- 10 Always Be Here 5:08
- 11 Rally Around the Drum 5:33
- 12 Nopun Kurongk 7:47
- 13 Place of Fire 4:20
- 14 One Song 6:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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