Soft Approach, by The Stress of Leisure

Soft Approach

by The Stress of Leisure

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1.	Somewhere In The Afternoon 02:41	buy track
2.	On The Weekends 03:56	buy track
3.	All Australian Punk Band 1979 02:33	buy track
4.	The Boy's Got Issues 05:13	buy track
5.	Shy 03:43	buy track
6.	Any Moment This Could Be Massive 05:57	buy track
7.	Death On The Magic Mile 03:34	buy track
8.	Kids By The River 03:10	buy track
9.	In The Movie Where He Dies Of A Mystery Illness At The End 05:23	buy track

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"It's business as usual for The Stress of Leisure: wonderfully crafted, esoteric rock tunes, all grounded in the (relatively) fresh mythological territory of Brisbane, Australia and all delivered with Ian Powne's distinctive, anxious voice - somewhere between Roberts Smith and Forster. Throughout the album Powne filters his observations into acutely realised vignettes that often reveal a devastating core of bleak existential angst. Ultimately however this is an uplifting album. Fans of the Flying Nun label, Guided By Voices and Brisbane's own Dollar Bar will find much to love here. Soft Approach is a truly amazing album from a woefully under-appreciated band." - Ben Salter (Time Off)

credits

released August 20, 2010

Ian Powne - vocals/guitar
Pascalle Burton - keys/backing vocals
Jessica Seitz - drums/percussion
Ben Moore - bass
Almaryse Burton - backing vocals
Neil Coombe - guitars bits/kaossilator cameo
Tony Strong - phantom drum snare

All songs by Ian Powne.

Recorded and mixed by Neil Coombe at The White Room Recording Studio, Mt. Nebo (Qld).

Mastered by Don Bartley.

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The Stress of Leisure Brisbane, Australia

The Stress of Leisure is Ian Powne, Pascalle Burton, Jessica Moore and Jane Elliott.

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