Artist : The John Butler Trio
Album : Grand National
Label : Atlantic Records
Genre : Folk
Bitrate : 197 kbps avg
Source : CD (LP)
Playtime : 00:59:32 (88 MB)
Rls date : 2007-02-07
Store date : 2007-03-27
[Track List]
1. Better Than 3:28
2. Daniella 4:15
3. Funky Tonight 5:26
4. Caroline 3:46
5. Good Excuse 3:25
6. Used To Get High 4:27
7. Gov Did Nothin' 8:04
8. Groovin' Slowly 4:31
9. Devil Running 4:48
10.Losing You 3:46
11.Nowhere Man 3:21
12.Fire In The Sky (Not Final Mix) 5:32
13.Gonna Take It 4:43
The album -- which follows the genre-defying Australian
combo's 2005 breakthrough, "SUNRISE OVER SEA" -- arrives
in stores on March 27th.
The John Butler Trio will herald the release of
"GRAND NATIONAL" with a series of special U.S. concert
dates, beginning February 26th at Los Angeles' Hotel CafΘ.
Tickets for these shows will be available only as an exclusive
ticket/album pre-order bundle through the band's website at
www.JohnButlerTrio.com, with all buyers receiving a copy of
"GRAND NATIONAL" along with an exclusive, limited edition tour
poster.
Co-produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys, Beck, Jack
Johnson, Super Furry Animals) and John Butler, "GRAND NATIONAL"
sees the John Butler Trio further opening its already wide-ranging
sonic playbook, offering surprising new points of entry for
newcomers, as well as inviting its legion of established fans
deeper into its worldly vision. Centered around Butler's virtuoso
guitar stylings and powerful, progressive lyricism, tracks such
as "Funky Tonight" and the laidback lead track, "Better Than,"
draw upon a remarkable variety of musical genres, spanning folk,
blues, funk, classic rock 'n' roll, and beyond. Joining the Trio
on this extraordinary journey is an array of special guests,
including Butler's partner, Danielle Caruana, Vika and Linda
Bull, and on keyboards, the one-and-only Money Mark Nishita.
Having already established himself as a major artist in his
native Australia, Butler and his band made their initial North
American impact with 2002's independently released "THREE." The
group soon signed with Lava/Atlantic, which released "SUNRISE OVER SEA"
in March 2005. The album drew critical acclaim for its expansive
artistic fervor, as did the JBT's inspired and energetic live shows,
including headline dates, tours alongside Dave Matthews Band,
festival appearances at Bonnaroo and the celebrated New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festival, and a landmark television performance
on CBS-TV's "Late Show with David Letterman."
In the JBT's home country, "SUNRISE OVER SEA" proved nothing
less than a phenomenon, achieving 5x-platinum certification and
earning Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards
for "Best Independent Release" and "Best Blues & Roots Album,"
with Butler named "Best Male Artist." In addition, the album's
hit single, "Zebra," was named "Song of the Year" by the Australasian
Performing Rights Association (APRA).
The John Butler Trio is: guitarist/vocalist John Butler, bassist
Shannon Birchall and percussionist Michael Barker.