It’s proving to be a top year for Australian releases.
Chris Cavill & The Prospectors have independently issued Know Your Destiny, a mature and engaging collection. On the album, the band members are Cavill (Vocals/Guitar/Ukulele/Harmonica), Dave Cafarella (Drums) and Michael Maguire (Lead Guitar/Vocals). The album was produced by Damian Cafarella and Cavill and recorded and mixed by Cafarella at EDR Studios in Edithvale, just out of Melbourne.
First up, it’s not a long one – ten tracks and an aggregate of 33 minutes. But it’s remarkably high shelf from the get go. From the opening, delightful instrumental “Cooktown Suite” to the brilliant closer “San Diego”, there’s an assurity throughout. “Across The Border” deftly assembles Cavill’s emotional lyrics, his strong and evocative voice, with the backing vocals and the playing adding precise embellishment – it’s catchy alright. “Midnight Train” has just been released as the second single (see video below). It is a hauntingly twisted love song to Melbourne’s lanes and its songwriters, tapping into the folklore of this great music city, paying homage to the struggles inherent in writing and performing. Take the time to watch this inventive clip, you’ll be rewarded:
“Undone” is sparse and chillingly primal, another showcase for Cavill’s tremendous voice. “Bring Me Down” and “Loretta” are slow, alt.country numbers with a distinctive riff and reverberating guitar which slide into the consciousness so easily. The mood shifts with the agreeable power chords of “Out On The Water”, while “Love ‘Em Til You Die” is instantly enjoyable. “My Morning Grace” is ukelele only and is a celebration full of love, joy and the beauty of family.
But the best is left to last. The longest track, a tale of being hurt and lost in “San Diego”. It’s gripping and heartbreaking. I doubt I’ll hear a finer song this year…from anyone!
Chris Cavill is impressive indeed. Know Your Destiny is a treat. One of my favourite albums of the year so far. Get a copy and savour it.
To promote the album and the release of the second single “Midnight Train”, there are new tour dates.
‘MIDNIGHT TRAIN’ EAST COAST TOUR DATES
Friday 19th June
Lazybones Lounge
294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW
Ph: 0450 008 563
Tickets $15 @ the door, from 9pm
Saturday 20th June
Stag + Hunter
187 Maitland Rd, Mayfield NSW
Ph: 02 4968 1205
Free entry, from 8.30pm
Thursday 2nd July
Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
15 Caxton St, Brisbane QLD
Free entry, from 7pm
Friday 3rd July
Royal Mail Hotel
92 Brisbane Tce, Goodna QLD
Ph: 07 3288 2213
Free entry, from 7pm
Saturday 18th July
The Toff In Town
With guests Rob Sawyer and Mousecapades
2/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
Ph: 03 9639 8770
Entry $10 +bf / $15 @ door, doors 8pm
Thanks to Annie Johnsson Publicity
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