On the sophomore release from Weddings, Parties, Anything (W.P.A.), from the opening vocals of the brilliant "Industrial Town," to the bittersweet closing of "Morton (Song For Tex)," the listener is taken on a trip through Australia through the eyes of a young poet, Mike Thomas. However, although it is a pleasure trip musically, it is a dark lyrical journey. The folk influences continue, and Mark Wallace's almost sad-sounding accordion is featured prominently throughout the album with great effect (just listen to the opening bars of "Roaring Days.") But the overall effect is electric, almost punk, but never straying from the all-important melody. The album also features interesting covers, a Tex Morton track ("Sergeant Small"), and one of the highlights of the album, Paul Kelly's tragic tribute to Brendan Behan, "Laughing Boy," sung beautifully by Dave Steel. This is an album of stories about real people, set to incredibly melodic, expertly played music. They are stories told with conviction, and the emotion comes through clearly. "Morton" and "Sisters of Mercy" are good examples of the almost overwhelming combination of the tune and the lyrics. While folk in nature, the album truly rocks, and would not be out of place at a pub; but don't overlook the absolutely brilliant lyrics. Also worth noting, Dave Steel went solo shortly after the release of this album, and Pete Lawler replaced Janine Hall on bass.
::TRACKLIST::01 - Industrial Town
02 - Under The Clocks
03 - Gun
04 - Brunswick
05 - Tilting At Windmills
06 - Sergeant Small
07 - Sisters Of Mercy
08 - Roaring Days
09 - Say The Word
10 - Missing In Action
11 - Laughing Boy
12 - Big River
13 - A Summons In The Morning
14 - Morton (Song For Tex)
Weddings Party Anything Pete Lawler - bass guitar, vocals
Marcus Schintler - drums, vocals
Dave Steel - guitar, vocals
Mick Thomas - guitar, vocals
Mark Wallace - piano accordion, keyboards, vocals
Additional Musicians Michael Barclay - vocals ("Under The Clocks")
Barb Waters - vocals (Tilting At Windmills")
Anthony Morgan - cello ("Sisters Of Mercy")
Dave Docker - trumpet ("Missing In Action")
Mick O'Connor - hammond organ ("Titling At Windmills")
Ian McKenzie - tin whistle ("Laughing Boy")
Jason McDermid - brass ("Industrial Town")
James Greening - brass ("Industrial Town")
David Basden - brass ("Industrial Town")
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