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Kensal Road

2013 studio album by Kate Ceberano


Kensal Road is a studio album by Australian recording artist Kate Ceberano that was released on 26 July 2013.[2]

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Background

Kensal Road was recorded in the United Kingdom with songwriter/producer James Bryan and marks Kate Ceberano's first recordings of original material since The Girl Can Help It in 2003. It contains elements of Ceberano's original pop sound and was announced Kensal Road as "a new chapter" in Ceberano's musical career.[3]

Ceberano said about the album: "I think it's one of my favourite albums because of the elements that went into making it, working with some amazing European musicians, having the creative control and the support of Sony Music Australia. Rather than me having to go to them and say I want to do this they said 'we're ready for you to do this now' and that is a beautiful reversal of flow if you know what I mean."[4]

Musically, Kensal Road incorporates Kate's early musical influences of Hawaiian folk music and Fleetwood Mac, but was also created to reflect the genres of nu-folk and nu-country, being influenced by such singer/songwriters as Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Ryan Adams.[5]

Singles

  • "Magnet" was released as the first single on 31 May 2013.[6] A video was released via Ceberano's Vevo account on 7 October 2013.[7]
  • A video for "How High" was released on 12 November 2013.[8]

Critical reception

Tex Miller of Forte Magazine gave the album a positive review, saying: "Straight off the bat, you are greeted with sweet vocal harmonies and some country-esque pop guitar lines that features ukulele, mandolin and guitar to name just a few of the instruments that James Bryan has played." He admitted not previously being a fan of Ceberano, but continued by adding: "If you've previously been sceptical of Kate Ceberano, give this a listen, it will change your tune."[9]

Track listing

The album was released digitally and physically in Australia on 26 July 2013.[10]

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Tour

To promote the album, Ceberano toured Australia throughout October and November 2013.[12] She played the drums in this tour.[13] The support act was Alison Ainsworth, a Triple J Unearthed feature singer and songwriter from Melbourne.[14]

The tour received positive reviews, including one from Gen Adams of Weekend Notes, who said: "Past hits like 'Brave', 'Pash' and 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' were popular. Her new songs were listened to with delight as she sang them faultlessly and passionately. In between songs, her banter with the audience was genuine and her fun-loving and bubbly personality exuded love and comfort. Her years of experience and professionalism brought a natural feel to the stage. Audience participation was welcomed and this made the crowds feel like they were part of Kate's extended family. We were invited to join in with choruses, singing rhythms and clapping beats".[15]

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References

  1. "Kensal Road - Kate Ceberano | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  2. "iTunes - Music - Kensal Road by Kate Ceberano". iTunes Australia. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  3. Herden, Chris (14 October 2013). "Take a walk down Kensal Road with Kate Ceberano | Event News". bmag. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  4. "iTunes - Music - Magnet - Single by Kate Ceberano". iTunes Australia. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  5. "Kate Ceberano - Magnet". YouTube. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  6. "Kate Ceberano - How High". YouTube. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  7. "Kate Ceberano | Kensal Road « Forte Magazine". Fortemag.com.au. 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  8. "Kensal Road | CD & DVD Music, Music Genres, Pop/Rock: JB HI-FI". JB Hi-Fi. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  9. McCabe, Kathy (7 August 2013). "Kate Ceberano launches Kensal Road album and will play drums on tour". News.com.au. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  10. "Kate Ceberano - Kensal Road Tour". Jspac.com.au. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  11. "Kate Ceberano: Kensal Road Tour - Review". Weekendnotes.com. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

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