John Butler | ||||
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Released | 27 December 1998 | |||
Recorded | Studio Couch, Fremantle | |||
Genre | Roots | |||
Length | 64:08 | |||
Label | Independent/MGM Distribution | |||
Producer | John Butler | |||
The John Butler Trio chronology | ||||
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John Butler is the first full-length album by the John Butler Trio, released 27 December 1998.
It was recorded at Studio Couch, Fremantle and engineered by George Nikoloudis and Shaun O'Callaghan, mixed by Shaun O'Callaghan and George Nikoloudis and mastered by Shaun O'Callaghan and Richard Mahony at Studio Couch and Toad Hall.
All music and lyrics were written, arranged and produced by John Butler, except for the words of the chorus in "Colours" which were from Sly and the Family Stone. [1]
With Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on bass, the first version of the group recorded the album in December 1998 which was launched at Mojos Bar in North Fremantle.
All songs written and composed by John Butler, [2] except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Valley" | 8:34 |
2. | "Inspiration" | 5:18 |
3. | "Busted" | 7:40 |
4. | "Sista" | 3:18 |
5. | "Ocean" | 12:28 |
6. | "Colours" (the words of the chorus are from Sly and the Family Stone [1] ) | 9:05 |
7. | "Crazy" | 5:29 |
8. | "Keeper" | 5:00 |
9. | "Under an Indian Sky" | 7:39 |
Total length: | 64:08 |
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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Australia | 27 December 1998 | Independent | CD | JB-002 |
13 November 2000 | MGM Distribution | JBT001 | ||
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [3] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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