Days Like These is the ninth
studio album
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by
Diesel
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released in August 2008. The album reached a peak of #17 on the
ARIA Charts
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in September 2008.
The album was recorded in 12 days, whereby Diesel recorded 17 tracks. "There were some overdubs done later but basically the tracks were done really quickly. It was probably the fastest writing process for me ever." Diesel toured the album around Australia from October to December 2008.“It was just the three of us,” says Diesel. “Myself, Richie Vez on bass and Lee Moloney on drums. It`s a new spin on old ground.”
During 2022 he presented a 12-part TV documentary series ''Days Like These with Diesel'', with each episode describing a pivotal concert by Australian artists:
Jet,
Baby Animals
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,
Hunters & Collectors
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,
the Angels, Diesel,
Rose Tattoo
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, Jimmy Barnes,
Eurogliders
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* First edition (online copy):
* Second edition:
In 1984, Eurogli ...
,
Archie Roach
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,
Icehouse
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,
Troy Cassar-Daley
Troy Cassar-Daley (born 18 May 1969) is an Australian country music songwriter and entertainer.
Cassar-Daley has released thirteen studio albums, two live albums and five compilation albums over 30 years, including the platinum-selling ''The Gr ...
and Cold Chisel.
Reviews
Phil Bennett of Nova Magazine said the album is "wonderful". saying "With minimal assistance - a drummer, a bassist and himself - Diesel has come up with another underrated, understated winner."
Track listing
# "Days Like These"
# "Souldier"
# "Crimson Man"
# "Lay Down Here"
# "Something Good"
# "Prisoner"
# "Need Your Fire"
# "Ain't Giving Up"
# "That Strong"
# "Take My Heart"
Weekly charts
External links
References
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2008 albums
Diesel (musician) albums
Liberation Records albums