Paul Kelly had disbanded the Messengers by the time of his fifth U.S. release, and as a solo performer his musical approach was more diverse. He led the album off with a...
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A lengthy excursion, including a surprising cover of John Cale's "Buffalo Ballet," this marks Kelly's "demotion" to indie label ranks in the States. Thoroughly...
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On Comedy, a more personal side to Paul Kelly creeps in under the anecdotal door, as themes of romance, regret, and adulthood stem from the 18 tracks laid out here. Kelly's...
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Without reconvening the Messengers, Paul Kelly nevertheless worked with a steady backup band on Deeper Water, resulting in a more consistent musical style than he had...
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There's not much to say about Australian Paul Kelly, except that he writes terrific songs and there are many of them to hear on his new album. Like its title suggests, Kelly...
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Aussie wordsmith par excellence Paul Kelly delivers his strongest batch of soul-stirring pop nuggets and heart-rendingly romantic ballads to date with Words and Music. For...
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Paul Kelly's seventh U.S. release is his first domestic live album, and it provides a good sampler of his work, accompanied by a full band rather than the acoustic sets he...
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Paul Kelly's first American release on A&M just happens to be his most valiant effort. Gossip bursts at the seams with blustery, distinguished tunes captivating both the...
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Co-produced by R.E.M. produced Scott Litt, this superb-sounding set is highlighted by "I Had Forgotten You" and "Careless," possibly Kelly's very finest songs....
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While not as elaborate as most of his albums, So Much Water contains plenty of bouncy melodies and energetic riffs to compensate for the lyrical complexity usually spun by...
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Opening up with the blazing harmonica of "Dumb Things," Under the Sun finds Paul Kelly singing both acoustically bright story songs and character-based tales with unlimited...
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When the chips are down, no one can soothe the savage beast like Paul Kelly. Since the late '70s, the Australian singer-songwriter has a track record that's unparalleled...
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This longtime Australian singer/songwriter has often been hailed as his continent's equivalent to Bruce Springsteen in his relevance and consistency. And while some of the...
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Don't be mislead by the Ennio Morricone spaghetti Western soundtrack-styled instrumental that starts Aussie singer/songwriter Paul Kelly's 13th disc. His first release since...
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Don't be mislead by the Ennio Morricone spaghetti Western soundtrack-styled instrumental that starts Aussie singer/songwriter Paul Kelly's 13th disc. His first release since...
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