Riveresque
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River'esque is the ninth studio album by Weddings Parties Anything and the first on their new record label, Mushroom Records,[4] it was released October 21, 1997. Initial pressings of the CD featured a different sleeve, and did not include the 'bonus' CD, Garage Sale, which had been available previously at their live performances.[5]
The bonus CD, Garage Sale features three cover versions, including Tim Hardin's "Reason to Believe", Susanna Clark/Richard Leigh's "From the Heart", and Ewan MacColl's "Sweet Thames Flow Softly".[5]
Track listing
All songs written by Mick Thomas, except where noted[6]
- "Houses" (Mick Thomas, Paul Thomas) - 3:35
- "Don't Need Much" - 2:36
- "A Decent Cup of Coffee" - 4:39
- "The Ghosts of Walhalla" - 4:04
- "For a Short Time" - 5:11
- "The Sound of a Train" (Jen Anderson, Mick Thomas) - 3:57
- "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (Mick Thomas, Paul Thomas) - 3:04
- "In Your Room" - 4:15
- "Lights of Devonport" - 5:36
- "The Afternoon Sun" (C.P Cavafy, Mick Thomas) - 3:49
- "Luckiest Man" - 4:14
- "Five Shows a Day" (Jen Anderson, Mick Thomas, Paul Thomas) - 4:47
- "Walkerville" - 7:44
Garage Sale
Track listing
- "Rolling Home" (Stephen O'Prey, Mick Thomas)
- "Rambling Girl Returns"
- "Reason To Believe" (Tim Hardin)
- "Don't Need Much" (acoustic)
- "Cheap Brandy And Foundation" (J. Stewart, Mick Thomas)
- "Garage Sale" (Jen Anderson, Michael Barclay, Stephen O'Prey, Mick Thomas, Paul Thomas, Mark Wallace)
- "Sweet Thames Flow Softly" (Ewan MacColl)
- "Septembers Gone" (Stephen O'Prey)
- "From The Heart" (Susanna Clark/Richard Leigh)
Personnel
Credited to:[7]
Weddings Parties Anything
- Jen Anderson - mandolin, vocals
- Michael Barclay - drums, vocals
- Stephen O'Prey - bass, vocals
- Mick Thomas - guitar, mandolin, vocals
- Paul Thomas - guitar, pedal steel, vocals
- Mark Wallace - accordion, keyboards, vocals
Additional musicians
- Sally Dastey - vocals
- Anna Burley - vocals
- Lou Bennett - vocals
References
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- Mick Thomas
- Paul Thomas
- Mark Wallace
- Michael Barclay
- Stephen O'Prey
- Jen Anderson
- Dave Adams
- Richard Burgman
- Paul Clarke
- Janine Hall
- Wendy Joseph
- Peter Lawler
- Marcus Schintler
- Dave Steel
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| Singles |
- "Sergeant Small"
- "Away, Away"
- "Hungry Years"/"The Swans Return"
- "Shotgun Wedding"
- "Say The Word"
- "Tilting At Windmills"
- "Darlin' Please"
- "Streets of Forbes"
- "The Wind And The Rain"
- "Reckless"
- "Father's Day"
- "Monday's Experts"
- "Step In, Step Out"
- "The Rain In My Heart"
- "Island Of Humour"
- "Luckiest Man"
- "Don't Need Much"
- "Anthem"
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- Live in Richmond/Christmas at the Central Club
- Into Time On
- Siren
- Long Time Between Drinks
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