Graeme Connors A Delicate Balance

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As a songwriter, Graeme Connors has few equals and with this album, A Delicate Balance, he puts together a collection of songs that once again tap into the lives of everyday Aussies. This is one of those typical Connors albums complete with tender love ballads, social commentaries, a touch of humour and a good old Aussie theme song which will get audiences singing along. As is the case with much of his work, Graeme couples strong and descriptive lyrics with plenty of harmonies and one of the features is that it tends to be more acoustic in its accompaniment making it a little mellower and intimate. Not that there aren't the gutsy songs which allow both Graeme and the audience to raise their voices. The first single "These Uncertain Times" is in the tradition of "the Great Australian Dream" and reflects on what people are feeling, especially those in rural areas as the millennium draws to a close. There are songs close to the heart of Graeme such as "I Still Enjoy The View", "I Notice These Things" and "Paul Robeson On the Steps of the Sydney Opera House". However, after some slower tracks, he manages to save a good old rollicking sing-a-long number "the Land Boys We Live In" for last just to get the Aussie blood stirring. Perhaps a little mellower than some previous albums but A Delicate Balance still provides the high quality and content we have come to expect from him. Bob Anthony May 99.

I Still Enjoy The View, A Delicate Balance, These Uncertain Times, When Lola Came To Town, New York Winter, A Soft Place To Fall, I Notice These Things, A Little Piece Of Peace, Paul Robeson On The Steps Of The Sydney Opera House, The Land Boys We Live In.