Grand National

by The John Butler Trio

Grand National cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 March 2007
  • Label: Jarrah Records
  • Country: Australia
  • Length: 1:00:00
  • Community rating: 4.4/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Jason Bunn, Aaron Barnden, Bobby Singh, Eugene Hall, Jane Mason, Erkki Veltheim, Sharni Williams, Michael Barker, Andrea Keeble, Linda Bull, Michelle John, Helen Mountfort, Michael Caruana, Cam Robbins, Ben Gillespie, Bernie Grundman, Caerwen Martin, Money Mark, Charlotte Armstrong, Shannon Birchall, Jex Saarelaht, Danielle Caruana, Mark Elton, Stephanie Thom, Sue Simpson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as the trio's fourth studio album, 'Grand National' is a vibrant exploration of psychedelic folk and jam-heavy roots rock. Taking its name from an antique resophonic guitar Butler inherited from his grandfather, the highly successful release balances intricate acoustic musicianship with politically conscious songwriting and eclectic rhythmic foundations.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Better Than (3:29)
  2. Daniella (4:17)
  3. Funky Tonight (5:28)
  4. Caroline (3:48)
  5. Good Excuse (3:26)
  6. Used To Get High (4:29)
  7. Gov Did Nothin' (8:05)
  8. Groovin' Slowly (4:33)
  9. Devil Running (4:51)
  10. Losing You (3:47)
  11. Nowhere Man (3:22)
  12. Fire In The Sky (5:36)
  13. Gonna Take It (4:43)

Credits

  • Danielle Caruana - backing vocals, vocals [additional group vocals], vocals [additional chants], handclaps [additional claps]
  • Meng Jones - human beatbox [beat box]
  • Michael Caruana - piano, organ [b3 hammond], electric piano [wurlitzer]
  • Ray Pereira - drum [talking drum]
  • Jex Saarelaht - piano, organ [hammond organ]
  • Jesse Goninon - vocals [additional group vocals], vocals [additional chants], handclaps [additional claps]
  • Nicky Bomba - vocals [additional group vocals], vocals [additional chants], handclaps [additional claps], sounds [police skank]
  • Stacia Goninon - vocals [additional group vocals], vocals [additional chants], handclaps [additional claps]
  • Tom Walker - artwork [art], design, concept by [artwork concept by], photography [booklet]
  • Mario Caldato Jr. - engineer [engineered by], mixed by, producer [produced by]
  • Robin Mai - engineer [engineered by], mixed by
  • Andy Blyth - engineer [assistant engineer]
  • Jarrad Hearman - engineer [assistant engineer]
  • Philip Stevens - management [managed by]
  • Bernie Grundman - mastered by
  • Angelo Kehagias - photography [back cover]
  • James Minchin III - photography [cover face]
  • Martin Philbey - photography [inside cover]
  • George Nikoloudis - engineer [additional engineering]

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