Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets (album)
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Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets is a collaborative studio album
from Joel Turner
and the Modern Day Poets. It was released on 1 November 2004, peaking at #28 on the ARIA
albums chart and #2 on the AIR independent charts, additionally achieving platinum status.
The album consists of twelve full songs and eight beatboxing
skits. It is best described as hip-hop fused with a mixture of rock, pop, R&B, funk, soul and jazz. The songs are generally based around Turner’s vocal percussion and guitar, with the Modern Day Poets
(Turner’s brother and cousin) providing the rap. Many of the tracks pertain to real-life issues.
Guest artists on the album include Australian Idol
contestants Axle Whitehead
and Rebekah LaVauney. Hence, the song "Scatbox" is a combination of Whitehead’s scatting and Turner’s beatboxing, while LaVauney performs vocals on the track "Behind Bars", a song she wrote about a partner’s incarceration. In addition, boxer
Anthony Mundine
is heard rapping on the album’s second single "Knock U Out
", and former CDB singer Gary Pinto provides backing vocals on the song "Lady".
The album was well received by critics and spawned four successful singles. It was also nominated for Best Urban Release and Best Independent Release at the 2005 ARIA Awards.
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Steve Scanlon
2. "Beethoven Beats" (Beatbox track)
3. "Funk U Up
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
4. "Knock U Out
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Writers: T. Turner, J. Turner, C. Turner, J. Peterik, F. Sullivan III
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
5. "Drum And Bass" (Beatbox track)
6. "Respect
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, M. Puni, B. Bouro
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
7. "Scatbox"
Writers: J. Turner, A. Whitehead, C. Porteils
Producers: Joel Turner, Axle Whitehead, Craig Porteils
8. "Turn Up The Bass" (Beatbox track)
9. "Lady"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
10. "Jungle Rhythm" (Beatbox track)
11. "Behind Bars"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, R. LaVauney
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
12. "Hip Hop"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, C. MacAvoy
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
13. "Rally Car" (Beatbox track)
14. "Up In The Studio"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
15. "Teeth" (Beatbox track)
16. "The Real JT"
Writer: J. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Gary Deleo
17. "These Kids (Scanmix)"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Steve Scanlon
18. "The Big JT" (Beatbox track)
19. "Brisbane City"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, J. MacAvoy
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
20. "Smoker" (Beatbox track)
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
from Joel Turner
Joel Turner (musician)
Joel Turner is an Australian beatboxer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and record producer best known for the Australian hit song "These Kids". As a beatboxer, he is recognised for his raw power, deep bass, and trademark sounds such as his "third voice", cowbell, teeth beats and bass guitar...
and the Modern Day Poets. It was released on 1 November 2004, peaking at #28 on the ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
albums chart and #2 on the AIR independent charts, additionally achieving platinum status.
The album consists of twelve full songs and eight beatboxing
Beatboxing
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments...
skits. It is best described as hip-hop fused with a mixture of rock, pop, R&B, funk, soul and jazz. The songs are generally based around Turner’s vocal percussion and guitar, with the Modern Day Poets
Joel Turner (musician)
Joel Turner is an Australian beatboxer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and record producer best known for the Australian hit song "These Kids". As a beatboxer, he is recognised for his raw power, deep bass, and trademark sounds such as his "third voice", cowbell, teeth beats and bass guitar...
(Turner’s brother and cousin) providing the rap. Many of the tracks pertain to real-life issues.
Guest artists on the album include Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
contestants Axle Whitehead
Axle Whitehead
Axle Whitehead is a former Australian Video Hits TV host and current singer, musician, and actor. In 2008, he released his first studio album Losing Sleep which debuted outside of the ARIA top 50...
and Rebekah LaVauney. Hence, the song "Scatbox" is a combination of Whitehead’s scatting and Turner’s beatboxing, while LaVauney performs vocals on the track "Behind Bars", a song she wrote about a partner’s incarceration. In addition, boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
Anthony Mundine
Anthony Mundine
Anthony Mundine is an Australian professional boxer and former rugby league footballer.He is the current interim WBA Light Middleweight Champion boxer, former two-time WBA Super Middleweight Champion, former IBO Middleweight Champion and New South Wales State of Origin representative footballer....
is heard rapping on the album’s second single "Knock U Out
Knock U Out
"Knock U Out" is the second single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets' self-titled album Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets. It features a guest appearance by boxer Anthony Mundine....
", and former CDB singer Gary Pinto provides backing vocals on the song "Lady".
The album was well received by critics and spawned four successful singles. It was also nominated for Best Urban Release and Best Independent Release at the 2005 ARIA Awards.
Track listing
1. "These Kids (Radio Edit)These Kids
"These Kids" is the first single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets' self-titled debut album Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets. The song was written in December 2001, with the music composed by Turner and the lyrics written by his older brother Tim ."These Kids" achieved huge success in...
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Steve Scanlon
2. "Beethoven Beats" (Beatbox track)
3. "Funk U Up
Funk U Up
"Funk U Up" is the third single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets' self-titled album Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets.The song is a blend of hip-hop and Turner’s 70s funk guitar stylings. The rapping is courtesy of the Modern Day Poets, while Turner performs the instrumentation, chorus,...
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
4. "Knock U Out
Knock U Out
"Knock U Out" is the second single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets' self-titled album Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets. It features a guest appearance by boxer Anthony Mundine....
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Writers: T. Turner, J. Turner, C. Turner, J. Peterik, F. Sullivan III
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
5. "Drum And Bass" (Beatbox track)
6. "Respect
Respect (Joel Turner song)
"Respect" is the fourth single from Joel Turner and the Modern Day Poets' self-titled debut album. The verses are performed by the Modern Day Poets , with Turner contributing the chorus, bass and beatbox backing. A piano riff was supplied by Mefi Puni and Bryan Bouro.The song is essentially a...
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Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, M. Puni, B. Bouro
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
7. "Scatbox"
Writers: J. Turner, A. Whitehead, C. Porteils
Producers: Joel Turner, Axle Whitehead, Craig Porteils
8. "Turn Up The Bass" (Beatbox track)
9. "Lady"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
10. "Jungle Rhythm" (Beatbox track)
11. "Behind Bars"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, R. LaVauney
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
12. "Hip Hop"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, C. MacAvoy
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
13. "Rally Car" (Beatbox track)
14. "Up In The Studio"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
15. "Teeth" (Beatbox track)
16. "The Real JT"
Writer: J. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Gary Deleo
17. "These Kids (Scanmix)"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner
Producers: Joel Turner, Steve Scanlon
18. "The Big JT" (Beatbox track)
19. "Brisbane City"
Writers: J. Turner, T. Turner, C. Turner, J. MacAvoy
Producers: Joel Turner, Craig Porteils
20. "Smoker" (Beatbox track)