Kosciuszko (album)
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Kosciuszko is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Jebediah. Recorded between 2010 and 2011, it was released on 15 April 2011 by record label Dew Process; their first release since their hiatus following 2005's Anniversary E.P.
Background and recording
The band commenced writing for the album in 2006.[1]
The recording of the album was undertaken following a period of hiatus for the band and the relocation to Melbourne of lead singer–rhythm guitarist Kevin Mitchell.[2][3] Recording occurred at Blackbird Studios in Perth, Australia, and production duties were undertaken by Dave Parkin (owner of the studio) in collaboration with the band. Kevin Mitchell revealed in a radio interview:
It's probably the only time we've ever made a record where it was actually finished when it was finished. Every other time you're pretty much given a month or a two month block. When that last day ticks over the record is finished; whether it's finished or not. So this was an absolutely luxury to do it that way.[1]
Promotion and release
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The AU Review | 7/10[4] |
| Beat | A+[5] |
| The Brag | favourable[6] |
| Eleven Magazine | favourable[7] |
| FasterLouder | favourable[8] |
| The Music Network | favourable[9] |
| Music Universe | favourable[10] |
| Space Ship News | favourable[11] |
| The Vine | mixed[12] |
The band performed "She's Like a Comet" on Australian morning television program Sunrise.[citation needed]
On each of the twelve days leading up to the album's release, a short video (around one minute) was uploaded to the band's YouTube page, in which the band provides insight into each of the album's songs.[13]
Kosciuszko was released on 15 April 2011 by record label Dew Process.[14] It reached number 6 in the ARIA Chart, staying in the chart for six weeks.[15] As well as being available on CD, a limited number of copies were also released on vinyl.[16]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jebediah
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lost My Nerve" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" | 2:52 |
| 3. | "She's Like a Comet" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "To Your Door" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Control" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Under Your Bed" | 2:13 |
| 7. | "Battlesong" | 4:30 |
| 8. | "Freakin' Out" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "The Lash" | 3:13 |
| 10. | "High (Horse)" | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Are We Ok?" | 4:08 |
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
Weeks In |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart | 6[15] | 5 |
References
- ^ a b "Jebediah Take the Long Road to Kosciuszko". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Jebediah – Welcome to Kosciuszko: The Story". YouTube. Google, Inc. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ Hogan, Matthew (11 April 2012). "Jebediah Cream of the Crop". X-Press. Columbia Press Pty.Ltd.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Mahina, Kat (22 May 2011). "Jebediah – Kosciuszko (2011 LP)". The AU Review. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Jebediah : Kosciuszko". Beat. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Jolly, Nathan (3 May 2011). "Album Review: Jebediah– Kosciuszko". The Brag. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Review: Jebediah – Kosciuszko". 11. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Salvo, Natalie (28 April 2011). "Jebediah – Kosciuszko". FasterLouder. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Jolly, Nathan (13 April 2011). "Album Review: Jebediah, Kosciuszko". The Music Network. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Album Review: Jebediah – 'Kosciuszko'". Music Universe. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Sayers, David (10 May 2011). "CD Review ; Jebediah – Kosciuszko – Space Ship News – Perth Music Online | Space Ship News – Perth Music Online". Space Ship News. Perth Music Online. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ Wallen, Doug (15 April 2011). "Jebediah 'Kosciuszko' – Album Reviews | thevine.com.au". The Vine. Archived from the original on 18 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Jebediah – Track by Track #1: Intro". YouTube. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ "Pre-Order Kosciuszko!". jebediah.net. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Jebediah – Kosciuszko". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Kosciuszko Vinyl". jebediah.net. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.