''The Water's Edge'' is the seventh studio album by Australian singer songwriter
Rick Price
Roderick Allan Joseph Stewart (born 6 July 1961) known as Rick Price, is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. His debut album, '' Heaven Knows'', was released in July 1992, and peaked at No. 3 on the ...
. The album was released on 18 September 2011 through Clarice Records. It was Price's first album of new recordings since ''A Million Miles'' in 2003.
Rick Price toured the album throughout Australia in April/March in 2012 and again in July/August 2013. The album featured three singles, including the title track, "Shape of my Heart" and "Im Coming Home"
Background
Price relocated to
Nashville
Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and List of municipalities in Tennessee, most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the county seat, seat of Davidson County, Tennessee, Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, locat ...
United States in 2009, primarily to tour with his great friend
Tommy Emmanuel
William Thomas Emmanuel (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist. Originally a session player in many bands, he has released many award-winning recordings as a solo artist. In June 2010, Emmanuel was appointed a Member of the Order of Aus ...
. Following the completion of this tour, Price began to co-write with other artists in Nashville, which led to a new album.
During 2011 Price starred in a narrative concert, the theatrical production of ''The John Denver Story'', interpreting the songs and story of
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American Country music, country and Folk music, folk singer, songwriter, and actor. He was one of the most popular acoustic m ...
. Backed by a full band, The Colorado Quartet, this production explores the personal life and the passions that drove Denver as an artist and individual. In just eight weeks, Price performed this show to in excess of 26,000 Australian theatre-goers, to overwhelming praise.
Reviews
"''The Water’s Edge'' indicates new influences and a broader style for Rick. While there are still echoes of a great pop artist, even more so, country and blues meld beautifully with folk sounds to create an album that transcends genre.". “The best album I have listened to in the past 20 years” - Mick King, Guitarist. “I listen to this CD as I travel in my car, it is pure genius” - Brian Lizotte, Owner, Australia’s top live entertainment venue.
Track listing
Release history
References
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2011 albums
Rick Price albums