Stardust Five (album)
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Stardust Five is the self-titled debut album by Stardust Five
which was released in 2006. The album was mixed and produced by Tchad Blake
(Crowded House
, Bernard Fanning
).
It was released on EMI Music in Australia and Capitol Records
in the United States. The first single "Pussy Got Your Tongue" features vocals from Loene Carmen
, a singer/songwriter/actress, who has released two solo albums and has collaborated with the likes of the Dirty Three
and The Mess Hall
. The title of the song was originally the title of a short film by Tania Lacy
that was shown at Tropfest
in 1997. Lacy also co-wrote the song with the band. Sian Prior who provides additional vocals on "Zoe" and "Los Cucumbros" is also Paul Kelly's girlfriend.
, Dan Kelly
, Dan Luscombe, Peter Luscombe and Bill MacDonald except where noted.
Stardust Five
Stardust Five is five-piece surf rock/pop band based in Melbourne, Australia. The members of the band Dan Kelly, Paul Kelly, Dan Luscombe, Peter Luscombe and Bill MacDonald have played, in other bands including The Last Gasp, Dan Kelly and the Alpha Males, Max Q, The Blackeyed Susans and Michelle...
which was released in 2006. The album was mixed and produced by Tchad Blake
Tchad Blake
Tchad Blake is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixer and musician.He has worked with numerous artists and musicians, including State Radio, Apartment 26, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Tom Waits, Richard Thompson, Brazilian Girls, Sheryl Crow, November 2nd, Travis, Marike...
(Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
, Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning
Bernard Joseph Fanning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010....
).
It was released on EMI Music in Australia and Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in the United States. The first single "Pussy Got Your Tongue" features vocals from Loene Carmen
Loene Carmen
Loene Carmen is an Australian singer/songwriter and actress.-Background:Carmen's father is rock/jazz/blues pianist Peter Head...
, a singer/songwriter/actress, who has released two solo albums and has collaborated with the likes of the Dirty Three
Dirty Three
Dirty Three are an instrumental trio consisting of Warren Ellis , Mick Turner and Jim White , originating from Melbourne, Australia. Since the Dirty Three formed in 1992, they have spent a lot of time overseas...
and The Mess Hall
The Mess Hall
The Mess Hall are a two-piece drums and guitar combo based in Sydney, Australia specialising in "raw, edgy bluesy rock." The band consists of Jed Kurzel and Cec Condon ....
. The title of the song was originally the title of a short film by Tania Lacy
Tania lacy
Tania Jane Lacy is an Australian comedian. She currently lives in Melbourne, Victoria with her spouse Ole Sturm, whom she married in Los Angeles in 2000. They have a son Per, who was born in December 2005....
that was shown at Tropfest
Tropfest
Tropfest is the world's largest short film festival.Tropfest began in 1993 as a screening for 200 people in a cafe in Sydney but has since become the largest platform for short films in the world. Tropfest Australia takes place in February each year in front of a live audience of approximately...
in 1997. Lacy also co-wrote the song with the band. Sian Prior who provides additional vocals on "Zoe" and "Los Cucumbros" is also Paul Kelly's girlfriend.
Track listing
All tracks written by Paul KellyPaul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
, Dan Kelly
Dan Kelly (musician)
Daniel "Dan" Kelly is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the second oldest of six children and the nephew of Paul Kelly. He grew up in Queensland and learnt the guitar at thirteen, studying Environmental Science at University, in Brisbane, in 1990...
, Dan Luscombe, Peter Luscombe and Bill MacDonald except where noted.
- "Last Orders" (instrumental) - 4:20
- "Nightwatchman" - 4:51
- "Things We Said In The Dark" - 2:26
- "Pussy Got Your Tongue" (feat. Loene CarmenLoene CarmenLoene Carmen is an Australian singer/songwriter and actress.-Background:Carmen's father is rock/jazz/blues pianist Peter Head...
) (Tania LacyTania lacyTania Jane Lacy is an Australian comedian. She currently lives in Melbourne, Victoria with her spouse Ole Sturm, whom she married in Los Angeles in 2000. They have a son Per, who was born in December 2005....
, Paul Kelly, Dan Kelly, Dan Luscombe and Peter Luscombe) - 2:46 - "Mi Camion Mi Casa"
- "Everybody Loves You Baby" - 3:13
- "Zoe" - 2:27
- "Road To The North" (Paul Kelly, Dan Luscombe, Peter Luscombe and Bill MacDonald)
- "Lady With Dog" - 3:42
- "Lovers' Field"
- "Los Cucumbros"
Musicians
- Loene CarmenLoene CarmenLoene Carmen is an Australian singer/songwriter and actress.-Background:Carmen's father is rock/jazz/blues pianist Peter Head...
— vocals (track 4) - Ken Gardiner — trumpet (track 5)
- Paul KellyPaul Kelly (musician)Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
— vocals/guitars - Dan KellyDan Kelly (musician)Daniel "Dan" Kelly is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the second oldest of six children and the nephew of Paul Kelly. He grew up in Queensland and learnt the guitar at thirteen, studying Environmental Science at University, in Brisbane, in 1990...
— guitars/vocals - Peter Luscombe — drums
- Dan Luscombe — guitars/keyboards
- Bill McDonald — bass
- Sian Prior — vocals (tracks 7 & 11)
Production
- Producer, Sound Mix — Tchad BlakeTchad BlakeTchad Blake is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixer and musician.He has worked with numerous artists and musicians, including State Radio, Apartment 26, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Tom Waits, Richard Thompson, Brazilian Girls, Sheryl Crow, November 2nd, Travis, Marike...
- Engineer — Daniel Rejmer
- Assistant Engineer — Aaron Cupples
Releases
| Format | Country | Label | Catalogue No. | Year |
| CD | AUS | EMI | 816103 | 2006 |
| CD | US | Capitol | 3567452 | 2006 |