Songs from the South Vol. 1 & 2 : Greatest Hits

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Liner Note Authors: Bleddyn Butcher; David Fricke. Recording information: Adelphia (11/25/1999); Alberts, Sydney (11/25/1999); Balfour Street, London (11/25/1999); Clearlake, Los Angeles (11/25/1999); Gerry's shed (11/25/1999); Museum Of Contemporary Art (11/25/1999); Ocean Way, Los Angeles (11/25/1999); Paradise, Sydney (11/25/1999); Periscope, Melbourne (11/25/1999); Platinum, Melbourne (11/25/1999); Silverwood, Sydney (11/25/1999); Sing Sing South (11/25/1999); Sing Sing, Melbourne (11/25/1999); Stagg St., Los Angeles (11/25/1999); The Continental (11/25/1999); The Music Cellar (11/25/1999); The Orange Room (11/25/1999); The Shed (11/25/1999); Trafalgar, Sydney (11/25/1999); Woodstock, Melbourne (11/25/1999); Adelphia (12/2000-04/2001); Alberts, Sydney (12/2000-04/2001); Balfour Street, London (12/2000-04/2001); Clearlake, Los Angeles (12/2000-04/2001); Gerry's shed (12/2000-04/2001); Museum Of Contemporary Art (12/2000-04/2001); Ocean Way, Los Angeles (12/2000-04/2001); Paradise, Sydney (12/2000-04/2001); Periscope, Melbourne (12/2000-04/2001); Platinum, Melbourne (12/2000-04/2001); Silverwood, Sydney (12/2000-04/2001); Sing Sing South (12/2000-04/2001); Sing Sing, Melbourne (12/2000-04/2001); Stagg St., Los Angeles (12/2000-04/2001); The Continental (12/2000-04/2001); The Music Cellar (12/2000-04/2001); The Orange Room (12/2000-04/2001); The Shed (12/2000-04/2001); Trafalgar, Sydney (12/2000-04/2001); Woodstock, Melbourne (12/2000-04/2001); Adelphia (1996); Alberts, Sydney (1996); Balfour Street, London (1996); Clearlake, Los Angeles (1996); Gerry's shed (1996); Museum Of Contemporary Art (1996); Ocean Way, Los Angeles (1996); Paradise, Sydney (1996); Periscope, Melbourne (1996); Platinum, Melbourne (1996); Silverwood, Sydney (1996); Sing Sing South (1996); Sing Sing, Melbourne (1996); Stagg St., Los Angeles (1996); The Continental (1996); The Music Cellar (1996); The Orange Room (1996); The Shed (1996); Trafalgar, Sydney (1996); Woodstock, Melbourne (1996); Adelphia (1997); Alberts, Sydney (1997); Balfour Street, London (1997); Clearlake, Los Angeles (1997); Gerry's shed (1997); Museum Of Contemporary Art (1997); Ocean Way, Los Angeles (1997); Paradise, Sydney (1997); Periscope, Melbourne (1997); Platinum, Melbourne (1997); Silverwood, Sydney (1997); Sing Sing South (1997); Sing Sing, Melbourne (1997); Stagg St., Los Angeles (1997); The Continental (1997); The Music Cellar (1997); The Orange Room (1997); The Shed (1997); Trafalgar, Sydney (1997); Woodstock, Melbourne (1997). Photographer: Bleddyn Butcher. It's unrealistic to think that after releasing consistently terrific albums from 1985-2007-- the years covered on this expansive double-disc, 40-song compilation -- non-Australians will finally discover singer/songwriter Paul Kelly. For those unfamiliar with his abilities as not only a savvy wordsmith and story teller, but an unusually gifted melody writer and compelling vocalist, this two-and-half-hour set will be a revelation. His folk-rock approach is somewhat like a combination of Tom Petty and Crowded House with lyrical descriptions of working-class folks worthy of Dave Alvin. There are some hints of Dylan in his style, too, but Kelly takes all of these influences and adds other distinctive twists (old-school punk, for example, on the rollicking "Nothing on My Mind") to yield eclectic music that's tied to a rootsy, guitar-based sound which is familiar but never derivative. Although deservedly a major star in his native Australia, Kelly never got the breaks from his labels in the States, in particular A&M and Vanguard, which would put him in front of an audience who could best appreciate his substantial musical charms. This set gets a belated U.S. release, three years after it was available in other parts of the world. But with his timeless style, there is nothing dated about even its oldest tracks. Kelly can turn a tale as powerfully as any of his influences, as he proves on "How to Make Gravy," a touching, emo
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