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From a View

by Floodlights

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Ed Denton
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Ed Denton Channeling the spirit of the Aussie rock greats that proceeded them like Hunters & Collectors, Paul Kelly and Midnight Oil through their uniquely Australian lyrics that draw your mind to red dust roads and gum tree bushland. Unpretentious jangly guitars and a nice blend of female and male vocals tie it together. Favorite track: Walk Away.
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IGMR Shout out from Sweden! This is the first record I buy in 10+ years. I first heard Nullarbor on Spotify and was hooked. Found your YouTube COVID single release, also great. Melodic, great lyrics, the accent -just wow. Thanks for making 2020 brighter. Favorite track: Don't Pick That Scratch.
ratfacepunk
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ratfacepunk i like it because its good....simple really Favorite track: Glory of Control.
carl8494
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carl8494 A UK fan

My favourite band Mini Skirt were the dodgem pointing me in your direction after plugging Nullabor last year..which immediately blew my mind and having followed closely hoping for a follow up record you haven't disappointed..this record is heaven to the ears and soul, with 'it was all going so well' I can give nullabor a well deserved break. Thank you Floodlights
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Water's Edge 04:08
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Dead weight in the way of something better Held down with greasy hands and full of pleasure But it’s all right there, in a state of despair Permitted heads are buried in the sand All bells are ringing but no one's listening Too many blinkers for the pole position What everyone needs, is promised we'll see Any word, any sequence for the mission They're all howling But it's all just a matter of time for you It's all broken But it's all just a matter of time for you The spoon is stirring but it keeps sticking The growing pains cause wincing and hissing But the visionaries wear it, just to make them listen. Tongues that over work, they can't swallow their pride Dismiss the bigger picture and they quell, They quell concerns with lies They’re all howling But it's all just a matter of time for you Can't you see it But it's all just a matter of time for you
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Walk Away 04:19
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Speaking in cryptic Always did the trick A continuing conundrum Don't want to commit I can see the writings on the wall Planned words are always left at the door I'm a faulty appliance You keep tripping the circuit Reset the safety switch It's temporarily working Something deep within my boot itches but it can't be scratched by you. Even if I don't show it I really care for you Cos’ I know what you're going through (x2) Its you beneath me when I'm walking You're treading to hard The lights fading around me But you can feel in the dark We've hit a crossroad with two directions and enough space for one car My roots can't grow to deep I'm not that species of tree I need well drained soil And different hands watering me Time well spent in a turbulent voyage but I wouldn't take a damn minute back Even if I don't show it I really care for you Cos’ I know what you're going through (x2) Thanks for understanding (x7)
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Tropical Fun 04:18
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Happiness 04:23
I push past what's now And envision myself in three days Under the big blue sky, without my shiny shoes or my kind regards And I know how I feel and what the cause is and how to fix it I’ve scheduled times to strike and re-route tracks That I don’t like walking on But there's a plethora of considerations That I must take before acting on these decisions, But maybe I’ve ranked them in the wrong order My time keeper never stops, and if it did I wouldn’t know All my big life decisions stand timidly in a familiar old row But the seconds run away and like yesterday, I throw away the key But I shouldn’t wait for it, cos’ happiness doesn’t wait for me If I don't do it right now and walk straight down the middle, I'm depriving myself of dreams I had when I was little I decline opportunity, in hope that there's a better one ahead Just around the corner I don't have to wait much longer, I’ve been told that patience is a virtue Deficiency can hurt you On common ground we stand in the pursuit for contentment But luck’s just that, some smiles don't reach their full extension My time keeper never stops and if it did I wouldn’t know All my big life decisions stand timidly in a familiar old row But the seconds run away, and like yesterday I throw away the key But I shouldn’t wait for it, cos’ happiness doesn’t wait for me If I don't do it right now and walk straight down the middle, I'm depriving myself of dreams I had when I was little But I’ve been waiting for far too long My choices could be wrong But it's drifting away And I can't repeat yesterday So I put my head out It looks different and I still have my doubts But I shouldn’t wait for it, cos’ happiness doesn’t wait for me Cos’ happiness doesn’t wait for me

about

‘From a View’ is the debut LP from Melbourne’s Floodlights. This full length album explores themes of identity, personal crossroads and the misuse of power in the modern world. Historical awareness remains a central pillar for the band's material, and is often a theme that shines through various songs from the lyrical content. Floodlights are made up of members Louis Parsons, Ashlee Kehoe, Joe Draffen and Archie Shannon (Equal Parts, Dragoons).

Following a tour of Australia’s East Coast in October last year, the band began polishing up what would become ‘From a View’. The 11 tracks were written over various points in the band's short career, yet come together fittingly to depict their distinct sound. Their 2019 EP ‘Backyard’ gained them more traction than they anticipated, ending up in a deal with Spunk Records, and a large amount of air time on community radio in Australia and various larger radio stations around the world (BBC 6 Radio, KPSU Portland, etc).

‘From a View’ is the band's first exploration into proper studio recording with a well regarded sound engineer. The album was recorded over two days in November 2019 at Head Gap Studios (Preston) by Nao Anzai. It was recorded live, directly onto a 24 track tape machine with minimal overdubs, and sometimes none at all. Anzai took the role of mixing the album, working closely with Shannon over four hot nights in December before sending it off to Mikey Young for the Master.

credits

released July 17, 2020

Recorded by Nao Anzai at Head Gap Studios, Preston.
Mixed by Nao Anzai in Collingwood.
Mastered by Mikey Young in Rye.
Artwork and vinyl layout by Maddison Kitching.

Floodlights would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that this LP was recorded on: the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders, past present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

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