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Formed in 1991, The catholics are one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary groups.
Throughout their beautifully crafted and instantly accessible pieces runs a strong, seductive dance strain found in the band’s various African, Caribbean, Latin and Eastern influences.
Artist / group
"The perpetually-youthful catholics were never in any danger of going stale, but this big new release may surprise even those who thought they had the band pigeonholed."
The catholics return with a massive, joyous offering brimming with life.
Featuring compositional contributions from six band members, and a range of new instrumental textures – banjo, slide trumpet, piano, melodica, and one track track, guest percussionist Adem Yilmaz on udu and darbuka.
Released 1 October, 2026
Personnel
Lloyd Swanton acoustic bass
Gary Daley piano accordion, piano, melodica
Sandy Evans soprano and tenor saxophone
James Greening trombone, pocket trumpet, slide trumpet
Fabian Hevia percussion
Julian Curwin guitar, slide guitar, banjo
Hamish Stuart drums
Guest percussion on Cake Month
Adem Yilmaz udu, darbuka, tambourine
Track listing
1. Sea Change 06:34 – composer Julian Curwin
2. Valley of the Waters 07:27 – composer Lloyd Swanton
3. Seven Dot Sun 07:07 – composer Fabian Hevia
4. For Archie 06:49 – composer Sandy Evans
5. Mbira 07:26 – composer Gary Daley
6. Tavern 05:56 – composer Lloyd Swanton
7. Danny’s OK 06:15 – composer Hamish Stuart
8. Cake Month 12:13 – composer Lloyd Swanton
9. Wombat 05:20 – composer Gary Daley
10. Pale Rider 05:54 – composer Julian Curwin
11. Greenkeeper 07:01 – composer Lloyd Swanton
12. There’s a Change Coming 06:09 – composer Alister Spence
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