Busby Marou (album)
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| Released | August 2010 | |||
| Label | Busby Marou, Footstomp Records | |||
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Busby Marou is the debut studio album by Australian blues and roots band Busby Marou. The album was originally self-released in August 2010 and was re-released on Warner Music Australia's indie imprint, Footstomp Records in June 2011 with a deluxe edition being released in March 2012.
In December 2010, in an interview with Deadly Vibe Magazine, Thomas Busby said "Most of our songs were written about home, or memories or places that we love and it's all really laidback, folky pop sort of tunes. We asked our producer if we could go back home to Yeppoon to record it because it was a bit difficult living out of a motel room for a couple of weeks recording. So we went back home and it was the best move, it was so relaxed, we were there for a couple of weeks, we already had the songs nutted out so we were just laying tracks down, laying the vocals down, and Jeremy with the guitar and bass work – so great process and great fun, and we got to stay at home as well and catch up with family while we were there."[4]
The album peaked at number 24 on the ARIA Charts and was certified gold in 2014. The album was supported by a national tour across June and July 2011.[5]
Background and release[edit]
In 2007, Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou met and formed the band Busby Marou. The duo released their debut extended play later in 2007. In 2009, Busby Marou was one of five successful applicants for 'Breakthrough' – A Federal Government initiative supporting emerging indigenous contemporary musicians. The award assisted in the production of the band's debut album which was released in August 2010.[6]
Reception[edit]
Lauren from Sounds of Oz said "This is really is back to basics music, without frills or gimmicks... It uses elements we know but don't hear enough of these days; simple but beautiful harmonies, the driving force of an acoustic guitar, and honest lyrics that paint moving stories." concluding with "Busby Marou's self-titled album is quite simply one of the best recordings I've heard all year."[7]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All of You" | 2:52 | |
| 2. | "Biding My Time" | Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Banjo" | 4:29 | |
| 4. | "This Moment" | 3:12 | |
| 5. | "Painting My Cup (Early 60s)" | 4:10 | |
| 6. | "Dancing On the Moon" | 3:30 | |
| 7. | "Save Some for the Others" | 3:31 | |
| 8. | "Lhasa" | 2:52 | |
| 9. | "Not Fire Not Ice" | 2:00 | |
| 10. | "Underlying Message" | 4:25 | |
| 11. | "5 Rocks" | 3:41 | |
| 12. | "Konomie" | 2:43 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "I Still Don't Believe" | 3:44 | |
| 14. | "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" | Robert Hazard | 3:33 |
| 15. | "If I could Talk I'd Tell You" | Evan Dando, Eugene Kelly | 2:57 |
| 16. | "Something for Me" | 2:51 | |
| 17. | "Moving On" | 3:21 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 24 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue | Edition |
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| Australia | August 2010[6] | Busby Marou | Original release | ||
| 24 June 2010 [10][11] | Footstep Music | STOMPER001 | Original re-release | ||
| 30 March 2012 [12][3] | Busby Marou | STOMPER003 | Deluxe Edition |
References[edit]
- ^ "Busby Marou : 5 Rocks". Beat. 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Busby Marou - Save Some For The Others (Official Video)". YouTube. February 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ a b "The Great Divide (Deluxe)– CD". JB HiFi. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Busby Marou – Natural Connection". Deadly Vibe Magazine. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Busby Marou". Tone Deaf. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Busby Marou Triple J". Triple J Unearthed. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "June 2011". Sounds of Oz. June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Busby Marou – Busby Marou". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Busby Marou - DD". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "The Great Divide – CD". JB HiFi. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Busby Marou Deluxe - DD". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 July 2019.