Karma County – Headland

Karma County – Headland

Headland – Karma County

By Chris Peken

Brendan Gallagher has the most congenial of smiles and the nimblest of fingers. His smooth fretwork on the acoustic guitar has produced five Karma County albums over the last 13 years, so now is as good a time as any to collect 36 songs – past, present and unreleased – into one two-disc retrospective, Headland. With a title that gives away Brendan’s coastal origins, Karma County have always been one of the best summer bands, perfect accompaniment for long drives or cool drinking when the temperature rises. These songs also remind you that like Gangagang before them, they can capture a sense of place and space that is very Australian. From the opening Postcard – a song that introduced the band with a bang to local audiences – to the unexpected delight of the Yazoo cover Only You, this collection reminds you how much can be achieved by a quietly spoken, unassuming, but highly-talented drum, double-bass and acoustic guitar trio.

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