Released 10 years ago
Things I Carry Around
Troy Cassar-Daley · 2016
58 min · 18 tracks · country music
A heartfelt exploration of personal narratives woven through traditional country melodies and emotive storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Things I Carry Around — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and emotional weight, showcasing Cassar-Daley's ability to articulate personal struggles through vivid imagery.
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When My Daddy Played — A nostalgic tribute to family heritage and musical legacy, this track stands out for its poignant lyrics that evoke memories of simpler times.
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Brighter Day — Offering a sense of hope amidst life’s challenges, this uplifting song exemplifies the resilience that permeates the album’s narrative arc.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through music
- reflective moments of personal growth
- warm melodies for quiet evenings
- bittersweet nostalgia for lost times
- intimate listening on solo drives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Things I Carry Around is Troy Cassar-Daley's first studio album after his acclaimed 2013 project, which solidified his status in Australian country music. By this time, he had already established a loyal fan base and was recognized for his contributions to the genre, making this album a significant continuation of his artistic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kasey Chambers· Paul Kelly· Sara Storer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funny How Things Change 3:35
- 2 Halfway Creek, Timber Cutting Man 3:59
- 3 Things I Carry Around 3:25
- 4 A Cold Walk Home (prelude) 0:41
- 5 Brighter Day 4:00
- 6 When My Daddy Played 3:58
- 7 Country Music’s Coming to Town 3:38
- 8 On My Way Back Around 3:28
- 9 This River Is My Soul (prelude) 0:55
- 10 My Gumbaynggirr Skies 3:44
- 11 Smoked With Willie and Merle 2:32
- 12 Salvation (prelude) 0:10
- 13 Down the Road 5:20
- 14 If My Heart Was a Town 4:35
- 15 Running 4:31
- 16 First Night Alone 4:32
- 17 Certified Railway Man 3:05
- 18 Blue Lights (poem) 2:45
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