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A Little Distraction EP

by The Lucksmiths

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Transpontine 04:11
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Moving 02:51
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Originally released on CD and 10" vinyl in 2003 by Candle (Aus), Matinée (US) and Fortuna Pop (UK).

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released September 8, 2003

Hot on the heals of the Naturaliste album comes this Lucksmiths six-track EP. The music is warm and familiar - recalling the classic jangle of The Pastels and The Wedding Present as well as the infectious summery strum of Jonathan Richman. As usual, things are lyrically close to home. The opening track "Transpontine" dissects Melbourne's famed north-south rivalry, whilst (metaphorically perhaps) warning of the dangers of trekking too far afield. The dynamically bipolar "Successlessness" is a consolation to a disillusioned lover with sublime 12-string guitar adding just enough chime to reassure the listener of the song's sentiment. Elsewhere, The Lucksmiths strip things back on the heartfelt and yearning title track, and find themselves wandering through a darker, jazzier terrain as "Moving" takes a turn for the esoteric. Concluding with the ultra-poppy hit "After the After Party" and the lovely "Honey Honey Honey," it's all here and more. Reminiscent of their "Staring At The Sky" CD from 1999, "A Little Distraction" is the Lucksmiths at their very best.

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The Lucksmiths Melbourne, Australia

1993-2009

Marty Donald: guitar
Mark Monnone: bass
Louis Richter: guitar
Tali White: vocals, drums

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