Out in the Blue
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Out in the Blue is the thirteenth studio album
by Australia
n singer Jimmy Barnes
. It was released on November 24, 2007 as both a single-disc and limited double-disc edition. The majority of the songs on the album were written by Barnes, many of them in relation to his recent heart surgery. Neil Finn
contributed the track "Blue Hotel" and Kasey Chambers
performs a duet on "When Two Hearts Collide". Jim Moginie
of Midnight Oil
also appears on the album.
Out in the Blue is predominantly a rootsy acoustic rock album, but also contains elements of rockabilly
and country
.
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...
by Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n singer Jimmy Barnes
Jimmy Barnes
James Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
. It was released on November 24, 2007 as both a single-disc and limited double-disc edition. The majority of the songs on the album were written by Barnes, many of them in relation to his recent heart surgery. Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
contributed the track "Blue Hotel" and Kasey Chambers
Kasey Chambers
Kasey Chambers is an Australian country singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of steel guitar player Bill Chambers, and the sister of musician and producer Nash Chambers.-Solo success:...
performs a duet on "When Two Hearts Collide". Jim Moginie
Jim Moginie
James "Jim" Moginie is an Australian musician. He is best known for his work with Midnight Oil, of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist and leading songwriter...
of Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil , were an Australian rock band from Sydney originally performing as Farm from 1972 with drummer Rob Hirst, bass guitarist Andrew James and keyboard player/lead guitarist Jim Moginie...
also appears on the album.
Out in the Blue is predominantly a rootsy acoustic rock album, but also contains elements of rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
and country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
.
Out in the Blue
- "I Can't Tell You Why" (Jimmy Barnes) - 3:38
- "Out In The Blue" (Jimmy Barnes) - 4:47
- "You From Me" (Jimmy Barnes) - 3:37
- "Blue Hotel" (Neil Finn) - 4:15
- "When Two Hearts Collide" (with Kasey ChambersKasey ChambersKasey Chambers is an Australian country singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of steel guitar player Bill Chambers, and the sister of musician and producer Nash Chambers.-Solo success:...
) (Jimmy Barnes) - 3:49 - "Red Light" (Jimmy Barnes, Nick Barker) - 4:54
- "Everything Is Changing" (Jimmy Barnes, EJ Barnes) - 4:08
- "Better Off Alone" (Jimmy Barnes) - 2:59
- "Water Wash All Over Me" (Jimmy Barnes, Glenn Cunningham, Paul Graham) - 4:22
- "I'm Surprised" (Tex PerkinsTex PerkinsTex Perkins is an Australian singer-songwriter, who is widely known for fronting the popular Australian rock-band The Cruel Sea, but has also performed with the Beasts of Bourbon, Thug, James Baker Experience, The Butcher Shop, Salamander Jim, and Tex, Don and Charlie. He has also released many...
, Jimmy Barnes, Jackie Barnes) - 2:54 - "Losing You" (Jimmy Barnes) - 3:35
- "Forgiveness" (Jimmy Barnes) - 4:47
Live at the Sydney Opera House: The Max Session (Limited edition bonus CD)
- "Flame Trees" (Steve Prestwich, Don Walker) - 5:50
- "Out Into The Blue" (Jimmy Barnes) - 4:58
- "Without Your Love" (Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Carey) - 5:09
- "Never Give Up" (Jimmy Barnes, Jane Barnes, Guy Davies) - 5:12
- "Blue Hotel" (Neil Finn) - 4:49
- "Come Undone" (Jimmy Barnes, Mark Lizotte) - 5:08
- "Four Walls" (Don Walker) - 2:33
- "When Your Love Is Gone" (Jimmy Barnes, Tony Brock, Kevin Savigar) - 5:36
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Albums Chart |
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Out in the Blue
- Jimmy BarnesJimmy BarnesJames Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
- Lead vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar - Jackie BarnesJackie BarnesJackie Barnes is a Thai Australian musician. He has been performing since the age of five and has appeared on almost a dozen albums since 1990. He is currently the drummer in father Jimmy Barnes' band.-Early life:...
- Drums, percussion, piano, Wurlitzer, backing vocals - Chris Haigh - Bass
- Jim MoginieJim MoginieJames "Jim" Moginie is an Australian musician. He is best known for his work with Midnight Oil, of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist and leading songwriter...
- Electric, acoustic, nylon and resonator guitars, keyboards, piano, Rhodes, Omnichord - Mark Punch - Electric, slide and baritone guitars
- Mahalia BarnesMahalia BarnesMahalia Barnes is an Australian singer/songwriter, daughter of well-known Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes.She began performing as part of kiddie pop group The Tin Lids with siblings, Eliza-Jane and Jackie; but has since become a respected session and backup singer.She performs regular live gigs...
, EJ Barnes, Elly-May Barnes, Darren Percival, Juanita Tippins, Tina Harrod - Kasey ChambersKasey ChambersKasey Chambers is an Australian country singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of steel guitar player Bill Chambers, and the sister of musician and producer Nash Chambers.-Solo success:...
- vocals on When Two Hearts Collide
Live at the Sydney Opera House: The Max Session
- Jimmy BarnesJimmy BarnesJames Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
- Vocals - Ben Rodgers - Acoustic guitar
- Jak Housden - Electric guitar
- Lawrie Minson - Pedal steel and acoustic guitar
- Dario Bortolin - Bass
- Jackie BarnesJackie BarnesJackie Barnes is a Thai Australian musician. He has been performing since the age of five and has appeared on almost a dozen albums since 1990. He is currently the drummer in father Jimmy Barnes' band.-Early life:...
- Drums - Dave Pritchard - Piano
- Mark Lizotte - Vocals and guitar on Come Undone
- Mahalia BarnesMahalia BarnesMahalia Barnes is an Australian singer/songwriter, daughter of well-known Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes.She began performing as part of kiddie pop group The Tin Lids with siblings, Eliza-Jane and Jackie; but has since become a respected session and backup singer.She performs regular live gigs...
, EJ Barnes, Elly May Barnes, Juanita Tippins, Gary Pinto and Darren Percival - backing vocals