Red Dirt Road
© Copyright-Naomi Sunderland
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RELIEF AS AUSSIE ARTIST RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
Press release 15 Jan 07
A small crowd of musicians, industry bludgers, and international guests gathered yesterday to celebrate the launch of Red Dirt Road, Brisbane-based singer songwriter Naomi Sunderland’s debut album.
The album, released early January 2007 on the Coffee Bean Records independent label in Brisbane Australia, is receiving airplay on Inverell Radio 2NZ, Belgian web radio Golden Flash, and is soon to be launched on Slovenian national radio.
Musicians and engineers involved in the album are reportedly relieved the project is finally over.
Album producer Phil Graham called Naomi “the Lucille Ball of recording”, saying it would be “years” before the costs of studio damage can be recouped.
“Every week we had to replace something or other just because someone let her near the equipment. Her feet are terminally attracted to anything expensive and fragile. It has all been very stressful.
“The incident that
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Great album. Excellent singer. Want more.
author: Bill Wilkinson
When I first listened to this album, I was reminded of Joni Mitchell. However, Naomi Sunderland isn't a Mitchell clone--she has her own voice (and whotta voice!)--but the essence is there. I wasn't too surprised to see that CD Baby's description of the album said somewhat the same thing.
The songs on "Red Dirt Road" range from contemplative to upbeat and, while I enjoyed all of them, my favorites tended to be the upbeat ones; with "Man made train" at the top of the list. I was touched by the combination of her voice, the lyrics urging change, and the rhythm--which, to me, had a railroad-type of beat to it. That description may look a little strange, but you'll understand what I'm trying to say when you listen to it.
Other favorites include "Run on home," which is the source of the album title. It's a catchy song with a slight country twang about a girl (or young woman) apparently trying for a bit of independence. "Vic and Abby (in the morning)" and "Sunshine" are upbeat love son
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