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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· Midnight Oil· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
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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