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Suburban Kid is the first studio album by the Australian singer-songwriter Kevin Mitchell
, under the pseudonym Bob Evans. The album was co-produced by Mitchell and Simon Stuthers (Adam Said Galore
). Suburban Kid has been described as "an album of youthful introspection, love and loss". All songs were written by Kevin Mitchell, however, he shares writing credit on one song, "The Hermit", with Luke Steele
from The Sleepy Jackson
. Katy Steele
from Little Birdy
also performed backup vocals on the album.
Singles from the album "Turn" and "Friday Come Five" were put high rotation on Triple J
when released and received solid support on Triple M
and community radio around Australia. Film clips for both tracks aired on Rage
, MTV Australia
and CH[V
].
Special guests helping Bob Evans out on Suburban Kid include members of Jebediah
, Ammonia
, Adam Said Galore
, Little Birdy
, and End of Fashion
.
The album was released on 8 September 2003 and re-released on 28 August 2006 following the successful release of Bob Evans' second album Suburban Songbook
.
Kevin Mitchell (musician)
Kevin Edward Mitchell , is an Australian musician, known for his role as the vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Jebediah and also his solo work under the stage name of Bob Evans....
, under the pseudonym Bob Evans. The album was co-produced by Mitchell and Simon Stuthers (Adam Said Galore
Adam Said Galore
Adam Said Galore is a three piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia.- History :The band was formed in 1994, by Andrew Ryan, Simon Struthers, Matt Maguire and Michael Lake, from Perth, Western Australia...
). Suburban Kid has been described as "an album of youthful introspection, love and loss". All songs were written by Kevin Mitchell, however, he shares writing credit on one song, "The Hermit", with Luke Steele
Luke Steele (singer)
Luke James Steele , is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson...
from The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Steele...
. Katy Steele
Katy Steele
Katy Steele is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of four piece rock band Little Birdy.-Biography:Katy Steele was born Kate Elizabeth Steele in Perth, Western Australia on 9 September 1983, and has a fraternal twin brother, Jake. She and her brother are the youngest in the family...
from Little Birdy
Little Birdy
Little Birdy are an Australian indie rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2002 by singer and guitarist Katy Steele, drummer Matt Chequer, guitarist and keyboardist Simon Leach, and bass guitarist Scott O'Donoghue...
also performed backup vocals on the album.
Singles from the album "Turn" and "Friday Come Five" were put high rotation on Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
when released and received solid support on Triple M
Triple M
The Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
and community radio around Australia. Film clips for both tracks aired on Rage
Rage (TV program)
Rage is a popular all-night Australian music video program broadcast on ABC1 on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and Saturday nights. It was first screened on the weekend of Friday, 17 April 1987. With Soul Train no longer being produced, it is the oldest music television program currently still...
, MTV Australia
MTV Australia
MTV Australia is 24 hour general entertainment channel specialising in music and youth culture programming which serves Australia and New Zealand. It is operated by Viacom International Media Networks Australia owned by Viacom and primarily features imported shows as well as locally produced...
and CH[V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
].
Special guests helping Bob Evans out on Suburban Kid include members of Jebediah
Jebediah
Jebediah is an Australian alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Perth, Western Australia. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist Kevin Mitchell, guitarist Chris Daymond, bassist Vanessa Thornton, and Kevin's brother Brett Mitchell on drums...
, Ammonia
Ammonia (band)
-Studio albums:-Extended plays:-Singles:*"Drugs" - Murmur AUS #32*"Ken Carter" - Murmur AUS #50*"Suzi Q" - Murmur *"Satin Only" - Murmur *"You're Not the Only One Who Feels This Way" - Murmur AUS #83...
, Adam Said Galore
Adam Said Galore
Adam Said Galore is a three piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia.- History :The band was formed in 1994, by Andrew Ryan, Simon Struthers, Matt Maguire and Michael Lake, from Perth, Western Australia...
, Little Birdy
Little Birdy
Little Birdy are an Australian indie rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2002 by singer and guitarist Katy Steele, drummer Matt Chequer, guitarist and keyboardist Simon Leach, and bass guitarist Scott O'Donoghue...
, and End of Fashion
End of Fashion
End of Fashion are an Australian power pop band from Perth, Western Australia. The band consists of singer and guitarist Justin Burford, guitarist Rodney Aravena, bassist Simon Fasolo, and drummer Mike Hobbs. The group gained mainstream attention with their 2005 single "O Yeah", which reached...
.
The album was released on 8 September 2003 and re-released on 28 August 2006 following the successful release of Bob Evans' second album Suburban Songbook
Suburban Songbook
Suburban Kid is the first studio album by the Australian singer-songwriter Kevin Mitchell, under the pseudonym Bob Evans. The album was co-produced by Mitchell and Simon Stuthers . Suburban Kid has been described as "an album of youthful introspection, love and loss"...
.
Track listing
- "For Today" – 5:32
- "My Big Mouth" – 3:26
- "Friday Come Five" – 4:31
- "She's Alone" – 2:55
- "Turn" – 4:17
- "Boy" – 6:36
- "The Hermit" – 4:56
- "Stevie's Song" – 4:17
- "Heaven With You" – 4:48
- "Ode To My Car" – 5:14
- "Photographs" – 4:18
- "Sore Eyes" – 3:39
Personal
- Kevin Mitchell - piano, guitar, vocals
- Brett Mitchell, Michael Lake, Alan Balmont & Matt Maguire - drums
- Vanessa Thorton & Simon Struthers - bass guitar
- Katy Steele & Justin Burford - vocals
- Billy Brothers - pedal steel guitar