Elsewhere for 8 Minutes
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Elsewhere for 8 Minutes is the debut album by Australian band Something for Kate. It was released in 1997 on Murmur. The name is a reference to the time it takes light travelling from the sun to reach planet earth. The band recorded the album at York St Studios in Auckland, New Zealand with producer Brian Paulson, whose previous credits included Wilco, Slint and Son Volt. Frontman Paul Dempsey said the band chose to record overseas to avoid being interrupted. "And it was cost-effective as well," he said. "The Australian dollar was better, the studio was fantastic–it just all worked out. And we didn't want to be in Melbourne."[1] Bassist Julian Carroll, who had already decided to leave the band, remained for the recording but left soon after its completion.[1]
A single, "Captain (Million Miles An Hour)" preceded the album's July release, receiving heavy airplay on the Triple J radio network and making it to #39 in the station's Hottest 100 for the year.[1] Three other singles were released: "Prick" "Working Against Me" and "Roll Credit".
Track listing
- "Anarchitect" – 3:50
- "Pinstripe" – 6:10
- "Captain (Million Miles an Hour)" – 4:42
- "Paintbrushes" – 4:48
- "Prick" – 3:37
- "Glass Timing" – 4:28
- "Soundczech" – 6:12
- "Working Against Me" – 4:41
- "Strategy" – 5:57
- "Roll Credit" – 4:13
- "Like Bankrobbers" – 5:26
- "The Last Minute" – 3:35
Singles
(in chronological order)
- 1997 - "Captain (Million Miles An Hour)"
- 1997 - "Prick"
- 1998 - "Working Against Me"
- 1998 - "Roll Credit"
Personnel
- Paul Dempsey - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Julian Carroll - bass guitar
- Clint Hyndman - drums
Additional personnel
- Claudia Price - cello
- Rodd Bamman - viola
- Miranda Adams - violin
- Jocelyn Healy - violin
- Stephen Small - piano/piano accordion
- Strings arranged by Stephen Small
References
- ^ a b c Kingsmill, Richard (2002). The J Files Compendium. Sydney: ABC Books. p. 274. ISBN 0-7333-1066-4.