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NEW ALBUM POLITICAL ALBUM IN STORES APRIL 14
Rob Hirst and Rick Grossman return with the strongest ever Ghostwriters line-up: ex-Midnight Oil man Martin Rotsey on guitar, Lee Moloney on drums (Diesel, Lost Gospel), and producer/guitarist DC (Beau Young) on guitar/keys.
Ghostwriters new album, Political Animal, includes the single 'Start the Day', will be launched at the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, at Byron Bay (April 8, 9).
The songs are tough, melodic, and retain the excitement and energy that comes from recording live in the studio. As Rick says, laughing: "This group is driven by powerful stuff - deep anger and resentment!"
Certainly, Political Animal was prompted by a sense of foreboding about world conflicts, and frustration with the government and their media lickspittles: "I felt I needed to match my money with my big ARIA mouth," says Rob, referring to his recent comments regarding the virtual disappearance of local protest music.
Rick has the final word: "Ghostwriters have evolved into a (shock, horror) rock band! The group has got the mix right, with a hard sound that mirrors the sentiment. And the passion burns bright."
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR START THE DAY
From the the end of May to 2 July 2007, Australia will play host to the largest military exercise in Australia - Operation Talisman Sabre. According to the Public Environment Report released October 2006 it will involve nearly 14,000 US troops and over 12,000 Australian personnel. Exercise activity will take place at Australian military locations including the Australian-US "training facilities": Shoalwater Bay in Queensland and Bradshaw and Delamere Range in the Northern Territory. Support sites including civilian facilities in Australia, offshore and overseas will also be utilised.
Watch Rob's message about Talisman Sabre: