| B.A.S.I.C. | ||||
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| Released | 22 November 2019 | |||
| Genre | Rock, alternative | |||
| Length | 43:04 | |||
| Label | The Three Basics | |||
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B.A.S.I.C. is the fifth studio album by Australian band The Basics. It was released on 22 November 2019, and contains a variety of original songs written by the band, and cover versions from artists such as The Beatles and Chuck Berry.[1]
The album was recorded at The Barn, a converted studio at Wally De Backer's parents' farm in the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.[2] The release was put together entirely by the band, including recording, production, mixing and presentation.
The record was made available for purchase as a digital download (via the band's Bandcamp online storefront) and limited edition CD, a vinyl record, and cassette tape formats.
The album was launched with a one-off gig on 21 November 2019 at the Gershwin Room at Melbourne's Esplanade Hotel.[3]
The album had working titles of Faxing Zimbabwe and Game Over.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shot Down" | 2:23 |
| 2. | "Shakedown on 9th Street" | 2:21 |
| 3. | "My Old Mate" | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Love Hurts" | 2:54 |
| 5. | "My Baby" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Bésame Mucho" | 2:40 |
| 7. | "All Day and All of the Night" | 2:16 |
| 8. | "Wipe Out" | 2:16 |
| 9. | "Land of 1000 Dances" | 2:31 |
| 10. | "Some Other Guy" | 2:08 |
| 11. | "You Never Can Tell" | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Clarabella" | 3:10 |
| 13. | "Baby It's You" | 2:41 |
| 14. | "Money (That's What I Want)" | 2:41 |
| 15. | "Lovin' Man" | 2:16 |
| 16. | "Call It Rhythm and Blues" | 2:56 |
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