New Addition - Perry Keyes , Black and White Town

 Perry Keyes has been described as “Redfern’s (Sydney) answer to Bruce Springsteen”.  I get that but while his lyrics reflect some of early Springsteen – think Meeting Across the River, and Backstreets in particular, the content is generally darker and reminds me more of Lou Reed.  His music also tends to be more pub rock than cinematic (but that is probably more a budget issue). 

My introduction to Keyes was 10 years ago now when I picked up his excellent Sunnyholt album.  Check out Home is where the Heart Disease is and the title track from that album.  That lead me to explore his back catalogue and stay tuned for new releases. 

In late 2023 I was notified he was releasing a new album, Black and White Town, and it would be his first available on vinyl.  It is another solid outing and as good a place as any to start.  Worth checking out Streets of a Black and White Town and Last Night in Redfern Park as tasters.