Gravy Train (EP)
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| Released | 24 November 2014 | |||
| Label | Hoodoo Gurus, Sony | |||
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Gravy Train is the second EP by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus and was released by Hoodoo Gurus/Sony in November 2014. This EP includes three tracks not included on their debut studio album as well as a re-recording of their debut single.[1]
Background and release
Dave Faulkner commented: "So many songs lost to mankind forever, perhaps for the best. Three songs, however, always stood out as being short-changed by the restrictions of the vinyl L.P. format, 'Too Bad, She's Bad', 'I Love a Mystery' and 'Voodoo You'... I've always felt they would have held their own alongside their more celebrated siblings on Stoneage Romeos".[2] Faulkner added "When we got together in Sydney to rehearse for Splendour we took the opportunity to record the Gravy Train EP. Each line-up of the band was given its own track though the current, most long-lasting version of the band only appears as part of the all-in version of 'Leilani 2000', the Gurus’ first single and still one of the band's signature songs, this time featuring all eight current and ex-Gurus. The most amazing thing to me was how each re-grouped version of the Hoodoo Gurus captured the sound and spirit they had back in the day."[2]
Reception
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Ross Clelland from The Music said "From the tom-tom clatter of 'Too Bad, She's Bad', another couple of remade Stoneage Romeos outtakes from back when, to a magnificently chaotic big jungle rumble take on the eternal 'Leilani 2000' – with all eight past and present Gurus aboard – appreciate again what a great singer and songwriter is Dave Faulkner. And the Hoodoo Gurus as a brand name that – unlike a number of their contemporaries – honour their name and still do the business."[3]
Track listing
- "Too Bad, She's Bad" – 2:26
- "I Love a Mystery" – 3:24
- "Voodoo You" – 3:34
- "Leilani 2000" – 6:41
Personnel
- Dave Faulkner (guitar) (1, 2, 3, 4)
- James Baker (drums) (1, 2, 4)
- Rod Radalj (guitar) (1, 4)
- Kimble Rendall (guitar) (1, 4)
- Clyde Bramley (bass) (2, 3, 4)
- Brad Shepherd (guitar) (2, 3, 4)
- Mark Kingsmill (drums) (3, 4)
- Richard Grossman (bass) (4)
Credits:[2]
References
- ^ Doyle, Pip (11 March 2020). "Hoodoo Gurus to Release New Music for Record Store Day". 96FM. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "HOODOO GURUS release new EP Gravy Train". May the Rock Be with You. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ a b Clelland, Ross (20 November 2014). "Hoodoo Gurus / Gravy Train". The Music. Retrieved 23 January 2022.