Unity (George album)
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The making of the album
The band recorded the album in Byron Bay during 2003. The album was produced by David Nicholas assisted by Justin Tresidder. Melbourne composer Paul GrabowskyPaul Grabowsky
-Biography:Grabowsky was born on 27 September 1958 in Lae, Papua New Guinea; his father Alistair had lived in Papua New Guinea with his wife Charlotte since the 1930s working on oil rigs, building roads, flying planes and playing the drums...
also assisted with orchestral and horn arrangements.
Bassist Paulie Bromley said on the band's web site that the album reflects the band's growth since their first album Polyserena
Polyserena
Polyserena is a 2002 album by George.The band's first album, Polyserena debuted at #1 in the national album charts in its first week; George became only the tenth Australian band to do so with a debut album. It achieved gold record status within ten days, and platinum record status within three weeks...
:
Polyserena was us learning how to make a record, Unity was making that record.
Songwriter, vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist Tyrone Noonan
Tyrone Noonan
Tyrone Noonan is an Australian musician, best known for his vocals, guitars, keyboards and songwriting in the Brisbane band George. He has also worked as a composer for Australian theatre companies La Boite and Queensland Theatre Company...
said that the songwriting was more mature:
I personally feel like I've developed a lot as a songwriter, more confident lyrics and statements being expressed through those lyrics. Overall it's a more positive approach in dealing with personal issues and socio-political issues, more positive light. As a band, this to me feels like a really mature album for us.
Katie Noonan
Katie Noonan
Katie Anne Noonan is an Australian singer-songwriter. In addition to a successful solo career encompassing opera, jazz, pop, rock and dance, she sings in the groups george and Elixir, duets with her mother, Maggie Noonan and is currently playing with support from the group The...
says on the band's web site that the title reflects the band's approach on the album:
That family vibe brings a closeness and honesty that permeates what we do. Collectively and individually, we've been through a great period of change and growth. Knowing we can look to each other for strength brings comfort and solidarity. We have all been through the same thing and there's an incredible sense of union from that experience - that's what being in a band's about.
Singles and chart information
As at March 2004, Still Real and Jaded have been released as singles. The album debuted at number 5 on the Australian album charts on 1 March 2004.Track listing
- "Falling Inside" (Katie NoonanKatie NoonanKatie Anne Noonan is an Australian singer-songwriter. In addition to a successful solo career encompassing opera, jazz, pop, rock and dance, she sings in the groups george and Elixir, duets with her mother, Maggie Noonan and is currently playing with support from the group The...
) – 3:53 - "Still Real" (Katie Noonan) – 4:25
- "One" (Tyrone NoonanTyrone NoonanTyrone Noonan is an Australian musician, best known for his vocals, guitars, keyboards and songwriting in the Brisbane band George. He has also worked as a composer for Australian theatre companies La Boite and Queensland Theatre Company...
, Nick StewartNick StewartNick Stewart was an American television and film actor. Stewart was best known for his role as Lightnin' on the Amos and Andy television series.-Acting Career:...
) – 4:14 - "Beauty of All Things" (Tyrone Noonan) – 4:24
- "Captive" (Katie Noonan) – 4:00
- "Today" (Tyrone Noonan) – 3:57
- "Fall" (Katie Noonan) – 4:02
- "Fortunate Smile" (Tyrone Noonan) – 6:43
- "Change" (Tyrone Noonan, Nick Stewart, Geoff Green, Paulie Bromley) – 5:13
- "Jaded" (Katie Noonan) – 4:12
- "Surrender" (Katie Noonan, Paulie Bromley, Martin Challis) – 5:37
- "Growing With Love" (Tyrone Noonan) – 6:11