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Steve Kilbey – The Slow Crack – Vinyl Record

The Slow Crack is the debut solo album by Steve Kilbey, the lead vocalist and bassist of the Australian rock band The Church. It was released on October 23, 1987. Steve Kilbey wrote and produced the album himself, with assistance from various musicians. Kilbey began a solo career with the 1986 Australian release of Unearthed. His solo work was more experimental and textured than the Church’s relatively straightforward pop. As he pursued his solo career, he continued to release albums with the Church right into the ’90s.

The Slow Crack showcases a departure from the sound of The Church and explores a more introspective and atmospheric style. The album features a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, layered keyboards, and Kilbey’s distinctive vocals. The songs on the album delve into personal and existential themes, often with poetic and cryptic lyrics.

One of the standout tracks from the album is ‘Consider Yourself Conquered,’ which received some airplay and became a minor hit. Other notable songs include ‘Pretty Ugly, Pretty Sad,’ ‘Transaction,’ and ‘Sleeping Rattlesnakes.’ The album as a whole is characterized by its moody, ethereal soundscapes and introspective songwriting.

The Slow Crack received positive reviews from critics, who praised Kilbey’s songwriting and the album’s atmospheric and introspective nature. However, commercially, the album did not achieve significant mainstream success. Despite this, it remains a cult favorite among fans of Steve Kilbey and The Church, showcasing his talent as a songwriter and his ability to create evocative and introspective music outside the band’s context.

Over the years, Steve Kilbey has continued to release solo albums alongside his work with The Church, establishing himself as a prolific and versatile artist. ‘The Slow Crack’ remains a notable entry in his discography, capturing a unique and introspective moment in his career.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with promotional jacket drill

Rough Trade Records 1989

Track Listing
Transaction
Fireman
Woman With Reason
Favourite Pack Of Lies
Something That Means Something
Consider Yourself Conquered
Ariel Sings
A Minute Without You
Surrealist Woman Blues
Song Of Solomon
Starling St.