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Van Diemen's Land

Russell Morris · 2014

50 min · 13 tracks · rock music

A vibrant tapestry of Australian rock storytelling woven with rich melodies and evocative narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • evocative narratives of place
  • for reflective afternoons
  • rich melodies for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Van Diemen's Land' was released in 2014, Russell Morris was experiencing a renaissance in his career, following the success of his previous album 'Sharkmouth' (2012), which revitalized his presence in the Australian music scene. This album marked his return to creating original music after years of exploring covers and classic tracks, solidifying his status as a contemporary storyteller.
Stylistic neighbors
Cold Chisel· The Black Sorrows· Paul Kelly

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dexter's Big Tin Can 3:06
  • 2 Van Diemen's Land 4:36
  • 3 Sweetest Thing 2:58
  • 4 Birdsville 3:27
  • 5 Breaker Morant 3:46
  • 6 Loch Ard Gorge 4:42
  • 7 Burning Rodney 2:42
  • 8 The Witch of Kings X 4:46
  • 9 Eureka 3:52
  • 10 Sandakan 4:06
  • 11 Slide on the River 3:36
  • 12 Lucy McBride 3:56
  • 13 Bendigo Rock 5:05

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