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Released 37 years ago this August

So Much Water So Close to Home

Paul Kelly · 1989

40 min · 12 tracks · Australian rock

A reflective blend of Australian rock and folk storytelling, rich with vivid imagery and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling with emotional depth
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • intimate moments of personal connection
  • evocative imagery in lyrical themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'So Much Water So Close to Home' was released in 1989, Paul Kelly had already established himself as a significant figure in the Australian music scene with several albums under his belt. This record followed his critically acclaimed album 'Gossip' (1988), marking a continued evolution in his songwriting and artistic expression, blending personal narrative with broader themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Can't Take It With You 2:42
  • 2 Sweet Guy 3:37
  • 3 Most Wanted Man in the World 3:37
  • 4 I Had Forgotten You 2:58
  • 5 She's a Melody (Stupid Song) 4:30
  • 6 South of Germany 3:15
  • 7 Careless 2:56
  • 8 Moon in the Bed 3:03
  • 9 No You 4:18
  • 10 Everything's Turning to White 4:11
  • 11 Pigeon / Jundamurra 2:03
  • 12 Cities of Texas 3:40

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