| Kensal Road | ||||
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| Released | 26 July 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Kensaltown Studios, London, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop, rock | |||
| Length | 41:02 [1] | |||
| Label | Sony Music Australia | |||
| Producer | Steve Scanlon, Ben Balfour | |||
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Kensal Road is a studio album by Australian recording artist Kate Ceberano that was released on 26 July 2013. [2]
Kensal Road was recorded in the United Kingdom with songwriter/producer James Bryan and marks Kate Ceberano's first recordings of original material since The Girl Can Help It in 2003. It contains elements of Ceberano's original pop sound and was announced Kensal Road as "a new chapter" in Ceberano's musical career. [3]
Ceberano said about the album: "I think it's one of my favourite albums because of the elements that went into making it, working with some amazing European musicians, having the creative control and the support of Sony Music Australia. Rather than me having to go to them and say I want to do this they said 'we're ready for you to do this now' and that is a beautiful reversal of flow if you know what I mean." [4]
Musically, Kensal Road incorporates Kate's early musical influences of Hawaiian folk music and Fleetwood Mac, but was also created to reflect the genres of nu-folk and nu-country, being influenced by such singer/songwriters as Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Ryan Adams. [5]
Tex Miller of Forte Magazine gave the album a positive review, saying: "Straight off the bat, you are greeted with sweet vocal harmonies and some country-esque pop guitar lines that features ukulele, mandolin and guitar to name just a few of the instruments that James Bryan has played." He admitted not previously being a fan of Ceberano, but continued by adding: "If you've previously been sceptical of Kate Ceberano, give this a listen, it will change your tune." [9]
The album was released digitally and physically in Australia on 26 July 2013. [10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Garden State" | James Bryan, Kate Ceberano | 3:32 |
| 2. | "You and I" (featuring Jeremy Lister) | James Bryan, Jeremy Lister | 3:16 |
| 3. | "So Far From Home" | James Bryan, Kate Ceberano | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Champion" | James Bryan, Kate Ceberano | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Have It All" | Ian Barter, Kate Ceberano | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Magnet" | James Bryan, Yuna Zarai | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Louis' Song" | Kate Ceberano, Paul Cecchinelli | 4:25 |
| 8. | "My Heavy Heart" | Kyle Ryan Hurlbut, Sarah Siskind | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Jez" | James Bryan, Kate Ceberano | 3:42 |
| 10. | "How High" | James Bryan, Kate Ceberano | 3:38 |
| 11. | "The Little Things" | Dallas Cosmas, Kate Ceberano | 4:18 |
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) [11] | 23 |
To promote the album, Ceberano toured Australia throughout October and November 2013. [12] She played the drums in this tour. [13] The support act was Alison Ainsworth, a Triple J Unearthed feature singer and songwriter from Melbourne. [14]
The tour received positive reviews, including one from Gen Adams of Weekend Notes, who said: "Past hits like 'Brave', 'Pash' and 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' were popular. Her new songs were listened to with delight as she sang them faultlessly and passionately. In between songs, her banter with the audience was genuine and her fun-loving and bubbly personality exuded love and comfort. Her years of experience and professionalism brought a natural feel to the stage. Audience participation was welcomed and this made the crowds feel like they were part of Kate's extended family. We were invited to join in with choruses, singing rhythms and clapping beats". [15]
Tour dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2013 | Albany | Albany Entertainment Centre |
| 3 October 2013 | Bunbury | Bunbury Entertainment Centre |
| 4 October 2013 | Mandurah | Mandurah Performing Arts Centre |
| 5 October 2013 | Perth | Regal Theatre Perth |
| 10 October 2013 | Port Pirie | Northern Festival Centre |
| 11 October 2013 | Adelaide | Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide |
| 18 October 2013 | Coolangatta | Twin Towns |
| 20 October 2013 | Brisbane | Brisbane Powerhouse |
| 24 October 2013 | Geelong | Geelong Playhouse |
| 26 October 2013 | Melbourne | The Palms at Crown |
| 30 October 2013 | Canberra | Canberra Southern Cross Club |
| 31 October 2013 | Wollongong | Illawarra Performing Arts Centre |
| 1 November 2013 | Newcastle | Wests New Lambton Theatre |
| 2 November 2013 | Sydney | York Theatre |
| 3 November 2013 | Penrith | Evan Theatre |
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