i think this is brilliant. to have it hidden away on an e.p that hasn't been heard much shows the depth of glenn richards song writing- every augie march fan should hear this song.
it makes reference to the australian author c.j. dennis in the first line. the sound of the bells, along with the references to the harbour, 'shriekin', flappin' souls' & the sea are all allusions to the poem five bells by kenneth slessor. in a lot of ways it's a very similar view to that poem, written more than fifty years later it shows the isolated male trying to make sense in a very australian landscape/mindset. but it's hopeful, too. the music is hopeful even beside the doubts in the lyrics.
hot damn. what a great thing. this would have to be my favourite song in the whole world.
i think this is brilliant. to have it hidden away on an e.p that hasn't been heard much shows the depth of glenn richards song writing- every augie march fan should hear this song. it makes reference to the australian author c.j. dennis in the first line. the sound of the bells, along with the references to the harbour, 'shriekin', flappin' souls' & the sea are all allusions to the poem five bells by kenneth slessor. in a lot of ways it's a very similar view to that poem, written more than fifty years later it shows the isolated male trying to make sense in a very australian landscape/mindset. but it's hopeful, too. the music is hopeful even beside the doubts in the lyrics. hot damn. what a great thing. this would have to be my favourite song in the whole world.