Kensal Road

Kensal Road
Studio album by Kate Ceberano
Released 26 July 2013
Genre Pop, Rock
Length 41:02[1]
Label Sony Music Australia
Producer Steve Scanlon, Ben Balfour
Kate Ceberano chronology

Merry Christmas
(2009)		 Kensal Road
(2013)		 TBA

Kensal Road is an album released by Australian recording artist Kate Ceberano and was released on 26 July 2013.[2]

Background

Kensal Road was recorded in the United Kingdom with songwriter/producer James Bryan and marks Kate Ceberano’s first recordings of original material since "Girl Can Help It" in 2003. With elements of her broad pop roots blended together with the resurgent sounds of compelling singer/songwriters worldwide, Kensal Road marks a new chapter in Kate 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’ echoes Kate’s early musical influences of Hawaiian folk music and Fleetwood Mac, but equally the music reflects the very current sounds of the nu-folk and nu-country movement, reflected in such singer/songwriters like Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, and Ryan Adams.[5]

Tracklistings

The album was released digitally and physically in Australia on 26 July 2013.[6][7]

  1. Garden State (3:33)
  2. You And I (3:17)
  3. So Far From Home (3:38)
  4. Champion (3:52)
  5. Have It All (3:55)
  6. Magnet (3:51)
  7. Louis' Song (4:26)
  8. My Heavy Heart (3:24)
  9. Jez (3:44)
  10. How High (3:40)
  11. The Little Things (4:17)

Singles

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
ARIA Albums Chart 23[11]

Reviews

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 adding, "If you’ve previously been sceptical of Kate Ceberano, give this a listen, it will change your tune".[12]

'Kensal Road' Tour

To promote the album, Ceberano toured Australia throughout October and November 2013.[13] She played the drums in this tour.[14] The support act was Alison Ainsworth. A Triple J Unearthed feature singer and songwriter from Melbourne.[15]

The tour received positive reviews, including one from Gen Adams of Weekend Notes. Adams 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".[16]

Kate Ceberano "Kensal Road" 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 Woolongong Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
1 November 2013 Newcastle Wests New Lambton Theatre
2 November 2013 Sydney York Theatre
3 November 2013 Penrith Evan Theatre

References

  1. ↑ "Kensal Road - Kate Ceberano | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  2. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Kensal Road by Kate Ceberano". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  3. ↑ "Buy Kensal Road (SIGNED COPY) Kate Ceberano, Pop, CD". Sanity. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  4. ↑ Herden, Chris (2013-10-14). "Take a walk down Kensal Road with Kate Ceberano | Event News". bmag. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  5. ↑ Report, Spotlight (2013-06-11). "Kate Ceberano Returns With New Album 'Kensal Road' Out 19th July | Spotlight Report "The Best Entertainment Website in Oz"". Spotlightreport.net. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  6. ↑ "Kensal Road | CD & DVD Music, Music Genres, Pop/Rock : JB HI-FI". Jbhifionline.com.au. 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  7. ↑ "Kate Ceberano Albums - Kensal Road Discography, Track List, Lyrics". Whosdatedwho.com. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  8. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Magnet - Single by Kate Ceberano". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  9. ↑ "Kate Ceberano - Magnet". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  10. ↑ "Kate Ceberano - How High". YouTube. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  11. ↑ Steffen Hung. "Kate Ceberano - Kensal Road". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  12. ↑ 22 Aug 2013 (2013-08-22). "Kate Ceberano | Kensal Road « Forte Magazine". Fortemag.com.au. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  13. ↑ "Kate Ceberano Announces Australian Tour 'Kensal Road Live' October, November 2013 - ARIA Music News". Ariacharts.com.au. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  14. ↑ McCabe, Kathy (2013-08-07). "Kate Ceberano launches Kensal Road album and will play drums on tour". News.com.au. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  15. ↑ "Kate Ceberano - Kensal Road Tour". Jspac.com.au. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  16. ↑ "Kate Ceberano: Kensal Road Tour - Review". Weekendnotes.com. 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2014-01-09.