John Butler (1998)

The first official release by John Butler.
Self-funded from street busking in Fremantle.

1. Valley – 8:34
2. Inspiration – 5:18
3. Busted – 7:40
4. Sista – 3:18
5. Ocean – 12:28
6. Colors – 9:05
7. Crazy – 5:29
8. Keeper – 5:00
9. Under an Indian Sky – 7:39

John Butler (1998)

John Butler’s early instrumental composition ocean played live on ABC’s Spicks & Specks in 2008.

John Butler is the first full length album by the John Butler Trio, released in December 1998.

Recorded at Studio Couch, Fremantle and engineered by George Nikoloudis and Shaun O’Callaghan, mixed by Shaun O’Callaghan and George Nikoloudis and mastered by Shaun O’Callaghan and Richard Mahony at Studio Couch and Toad Hall.

All music and lyrics were written, arranged and produced by John Butler, except for the words of the chorus in “Colours” which were from Sly and the Family Stone.

With Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on bass, the first version of the group recorded the album in December 1998 which was launched at Mojos Bar in North Fremantle.

5 Responses to “John Butler (1998)”

  1. Cassie says:

    you'r music helped me get through the hard times, thank you.

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  2. eric says:

    personaly I loved the finger tap intro better. no offence
    but the song it self is amaizing

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  3. Randy says:

    hey man, idk if you personally read these, but youve inspired me to play lapside tuned(open) whatever you perffer to call it, with this song, you have quickly become one of my favorite artists, and i can wait to see you at BONNAROO '10! haha

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  4. Jenny says:

    this song was my first introduction to john butler, and it remains my favorite. love his guitar work, his word-smything, and social awareness. so excited to see the trio this summer in NYC!!

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  5. Cristy says:

    JB I love you man!

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