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Speedboats for Breakfast

James Reyne · 2004

11 tracks · rock music

A textured blend of rock influences featuring introspective lyrics and a touch of Australian folk sensibility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented pacing for casual listening
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • playful energy for social settings
  • quirky narratives to spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured song formats
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Speedboats for Breakfast' is James Reyne's fourth solo album, following his successful 1999 album 'Electric Dusk'. At this point, Reyne was refining his sound after establishing himself as a notable solo artist post-Australian Crawl, embracing more personal themes in his songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul Kelly· Cold Chisel· Angus & Julia Stone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bug
  • 2 The Rainbow's Dead End
  • 3 Stagefright
  • 4 Glamourpuss
  • 5 Thank God for the Pusherman
  • 6 Nail
  • 7 Love in a Strange, Strange Land
  • 8 Hangman's Wages
  • 9 Hooray and Hallelujah
  • 10 Lustre
  • 11 Mellow

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