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Released 44 years ago this November

Spirit of Place

Goanna · 1982

76 min · 17 tracks · folk rock

Folk-infused rock melodies intertwine with politically charged lyrics, reflecting the spirit of Australian landscapes and cultural heritage.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Solid Rock — This track not only topped the charts but also resonated deeply with themes of Aboriginal rights, symbolizing a significant cultural moment in Australia.
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    Children of the Southern Land — A heartfelt tribute to Australia's natural beauty and Indigenous culture, this song encapsulates the album's overarching themes of connection and identity.
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    Razor’s Edge — With its driving rhythm and reflective lyrics, this track embodies the struggle between personal aspiration and societal expectations prevalent in Goanna's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cheatin’ Man 4:52
  • 2 Solid Rock 4:35
  • 3 Razor’s Edge 5:11
  • 4 Scenes 4:32
  • 5 Stand Your Ground 3:55
  • 6 Borderline 4:46
  • 7 On the Platform 5:16
  • 8 Four Weeks Gone 5:47
  • 9 Factory Man 3:42
  • 10 Children of the Southern Land 5:06
  • 11 On the Platform (instrumental) 1:25
  • 12 How Far Down 4:36
  • 13 Shadow of Your Love 1:43
  • 14 Undertow 4:34
  • 15 Let the Franklin Flow (live) 3:39
  • 16 Underfoot, Underground (live) 4:24
  • 17 Solid Rock (live) 7:58

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