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'Lyrics from Bob Dylan's new album? No, from Floyd Thursby's debut self-titled 5-track CD. Go see him and hear for yourself. A powerful new addition to Australia's most original singer/songwriters.' Billy Pinnell, music journalist, June 2006 'Striking voice and strong lyrics.'
John Watson, management: Silverchair, Missy Higgins, Silverchair,
Wolfmother, May 2006 'The standout track is the impressive Babylon Gate. Thursby whittles his own version of the classic country-style epic of bloodshed and revenge.' Daniel Corbett, Beat, 11 May 2005 'Babylon Gate is one of the best songs, lyrically, that I've heard all year.' Claire Stuchbery, PBS FM, August 2005 'Genius.' Fee Bee-Squared, Breakfasters, RRR, September 2005
Melbourne singer/songwriter Floyd Thursby plays original acoustic folk and alt-country tunes from the dark side of the soul. Raised by a poet and a children's author, Floyd has been writing and playing his unique style of music since his childhood. Thursby's evocative songs shows his love of the classic song-writing skills of Tom Waits, Nick Cave and Johnny Cash, and as composer for well-respected film music ensemble the Ang Fang Quartet, he has also been influenced by the Quartet's Eastern European rhythms and melodies. Floyd has supported many of Melbourne's best musicians including the Black-Eyed Susans, Dave Graney, Sime Nugent, Those Bloody McKennas and Marcel Borrack, and has played at most of Melbourne's live music venues including the Espy, the Empress, the Rob Roy, the Corner Hotel and the Cornish Arms. Floyd Thursby performs solo or with his band the Definite Article, featuring bassist Mark Hilton and drummer Richard Wilson. Thursby's self-titled debut EP was recorded with funding from Arts Victoria and is available at Polyester Records (387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Ph: 9419 4961) for $12, or at gigs for $10.
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