Rivers Run Dry
| Rivers Run Dry | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 21 July 2023 | |||
| Studio | Rancom Street Studios, Sydney[1] | |||
| Label | Mosstrooper, UMA | |||
| Producer | Ian Moss, Brent Clark | |||
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| Singles from Rivers Run Dry | ||||
Rivers Run Dry is the eighth studio album by Australian musician Ian Moss. The album was announced in April 2023 alongside the title track and lead single.[2]
Upon announcement, Moss said "The song selection for Rivers Run Dry was focused on simply finding good songs, regardless of the style or genre they may have initially presented, and the result is an album that covers straight-ahead rock, latin, funk, country, blues & unapologetic pop and yet we still ended up with an album that sounds very cohesive."[2]
The album was released on 21 July 2023 and peaked at number 18 on the ARIA Charts.
The album was supported by the Rivers Run Dry Australian tour commencing in August 2023.[4]
A deluxe edition is scheduled for release in January 2024, with 6 live tracks, recording during the Rivers Run Dry Australian tour.
Recording[edit]
The album was recorded over ten days at Rancom Street studios in Sydney, with additional recording at Oceanic Studios & Point Blank Studios. Moss said some of the songs on the album are old, commencing work on "The Last Time" and "Don't Know" as early as 1992.[4]
Reception[edit]
Australian Arts Review said "the album once more displays Mossy's well-documented guitar-playing genius and a voice that floats like a butterfly and yet can pack the punch of a Mallee bull."[5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rivers Run Dry" |
| 4:49 |
| 2. | "Nullabor Plain" | 3:30 | |
| 3. | "State of My Emotion" |
| 3:47 |
| 4. | "Bury Me" | 4:14 | |
| 5. | "Open Your Eyes" |
| 3:43 |
| 6. | "I Miss You in the Night" | 3:50 | |
| 7. | "Hold On (The Sun Will Rise Again)" |
| 6:22 |
| 8. | "The Wish" |
| 3:46 |
| 9. | "What Can I Do" |
| 5:18 |
| 10. | "The Last Time" |
| 4:07 |
| 11. | "I’m Going Back" |
| 5:30 |
| 12. | "Blame It On the Sun" | 3:22 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rivers Run Dry" (live) | |
| 2. | "I Miss You in the Night" (live) | |
| 3. | "Open Your Eyes" (live) | |
| 4. | "The Wish" (live) | |
| 5. | "Nullabor Plain" (live) | |
| 6. | "Georgia On My Mind" (live) |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 18 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ian Moss announces new album Rivers Run Dry and tour dates". Beat Magazine. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ian Moss Premieres New Song 'Rivers Run Dry'". noise11. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "IAN MOSS drops New Single "Nullarbor Plain"". The Rock Pit. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Ian Moss 'Rivers Run Dry' Covers Decades of Song Nurturing To Get To Today's Release". noise11. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Ian Moss: Rivers Run Dry". Australian Arts Review. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.