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- 1 GUTSY 04:41
- 2 Alive After Death (Last Plane Out) 03:30
- 3 Here She Comes 04:10
- 4 Kid In A Candy Store 04:08
- 5 Sky High 03:33
- 6 Who Put The Rhythm In You? 04:32
- 7 Christmas Bonus 03:31
- 8 Last Man Standing 03:18
- 9 Rock 'N' Roll Ya 03:29
- 10 Bogota 04:11
- 11 Hells Got No Vacancy 03:34
- 12 Send Me To Rock 'N' Roll Heaven 04:30
Info for Airbourne
Australian rockers Airbourne have never been ones to think small. But on their self-titled sixth studio album, they’ve outdone themselves. Airbourne, a name that has, after all, become synonymous with bombastic, beer-soaked, dangerous, sexy rock’n’roll. “This record distils everything we stand for into one album,” explains Ryan of the title. “It’s the best album that we could possibly make.”
Reuniting with the powerhouse production team of Brian Howes (who produced 2013’s Black Dog Barking) and engineer Mike Fraser (who worked on 2016’s Breakin’ Outta Hell and 2010’s No Guts. No Glory.), the band knuckled down at Music Farm Studio in “the jungle” outside Byron Bay. The complex boasts the original Neve console from Alberts Studios, on which bands like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels recorded their landmark early albums.
It’s all presented in a meticulously crafted package mixed by Zakk Cervini (BMTH, Architects) that captures the passion, fire and sweat-soaked danger of a band at the peak of their powers, complete with drums that sound like canons and guitars that cut like buzzsaws.
“Alive After Death” and “Send Me To Rock’N’Roll Heaven” pay tribute to the band’s fallen idols, the latter referencing Lemmy, The Angels’ Doc Neeson, John Bonham, Bon Scott, Little Richard and more. Joel wrote the lyrics to the barnstorming “Alive After Death” one night on the tour bus, reflecting on how these legends’ music makes them immortal. Elsewhere there are tales from the road (“Bogota”), songs of defiance and never giving in (“Last Man Standing”, “Hell’s Got No Vacancy”, “Gutsy”) and more sex (“Sky High”). All that’s left now is for Airbourne to return to the stage, safe in the knowledge they’ll be bringing with them the best album they’ve made.
Airbourne
Airbourne
is a hard rock band hailing from Warrnambool in regional Victoria, Australia. Formed in 2003 by brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keeffe, the band has carved out a distinctive niche in the rock music scene with their high-energy performances and no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll sound. The line-up is rounded out by Justin Street on bass and backing vocals, and Jarrad Morrice on rhythm guitar.
2007 saw band punch into the scene with the debut album, Runnin’ Wild, having been certified Silver in the UK, and charted in the top 30 of the ARIA Albums charts, appeared on the US Billboard 200; UK, France, Austria, and Switzerland Albums chart. Their second album, No Guts. No Glory. came out in March 2010 and reached top 20 in Australia, Austria, New Zealand, Finland, Greece, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as going in at #31 in the UK and Top 100 of the US Billboard 200. Continuing their legendary impact, the third studio album, Black Dog Barking (2013) and peaked at #17 in Australia and came in top 20 in Austria, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as top 100 in the UK, Spain, Norway, and France. In October 2016, Airbourne released their fourth album, Breakin’ Outta Hell, which peaked top 5 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland; #9 in the UK; and top 20 in Australia.
With a solid rockin’ catalogue of albums, Airbourne solidified their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rock world, earning them commercial success with a critical acclaim nomination for “Album of the Year” at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.
Known for their explosive live shows, Airbourne has earned a loyal following globally, having played an estimated 1100+ shows since the formation of the band, including multiple appearances at some of the biggest festivals in the world, including Wacken, Download, Hellfest, Rock am Ring, and Rock im Park. Their relentless touring schedule has seen them share stages with rock giants like Iron Maiden, Motörhead, and The Rolling Stones.
In 2017, Airbourne was honoured with the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Award for “Best Live Band,” a testament to their reputation for delivering electrifying performances. Their dedication to the rock ethos and relentless touring have cemented their status as modern torchbearers of classic rock.
Airbourne’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-octane rock music, Airbourne shows no signs of slowing down. They continue to tour extensively, keeping the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking for years to come.
This album contains no booklet.