''Postcards'' is the debut album by Australian
alternative rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstre ...
band
Sparkadia
Sparkadia is an Australian band, formed in Sydney in 2004. They were originally known as The Spark. The band is brainchild of Alexander Burnett (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hall (drums), the band became a reality with the addition of Nick Rabone ( ...
. The album was recorded in 2007 in London. Sparkadia worked with producer
Ben Hillier
Ben Hillier is an English songwriter and pop-rock record producer who is part of the creative team 140 dB. He produced the notable albums ''Playing the Angel'', ''Sounds of the Universe'' and ''Delta Machine'' by Depeche Mode, ''Think Tank' ...
who has previously worked with famous acts such as; U2, Blur, Doves, Suede and Depeche Mode. Frontman Alexander Burnett stated that "Postcards is a grower, once you listen to it a few times you begin to appreciate it".
At the
J Awards of 2008
The J Award of 2008 is the fourth annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. The announcement comes at the culmination of Ausmusic Month (November). In 2008, a new award for ''Au ...
, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.
Track listing
#"
Too Much to Do
"Too Much to Do" is the second single taken from Sparkadia's debut album, ''Postcards''. "Too Much to Do" brought Sparkadia recognition after large amounts of airplay and the 'Too Much to Do Tour'. The single was a commercial success and in Austr ...
" – 3:10
#"Kiss of Death" – 3:15
#"
Morning Light" – 3:43
#"Help Yourself" – 3:10
#"Connected" – 4:48
#"Our Own Way" – 3:49
#"
Animals
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" – 3:01
#"Up in the Air" – 3:19
#"The Last Thing You Need" – 3:45
#"
Jealousy
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Jealousy can consist of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness or disgust. ...
" – 4:36
#"Space and Time" – 3:48
#"Sleeping Lion" – 4:51
Charts
References
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2008 albums
Ivy League Records albums
Sparkadia albums