"Rollercoaster" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance.
This rereleased version of the Australian country artist's 1991 debut features 15 tracks, including "Only You."
Keith Urban is Australian, but listening to his debut self-titled solo CD, you'd swear he was raised somewhere south of the Mason-Dixon line. Just as the Beatles mimicked the American accents of their musical heroes, Urban, the former leader of the group the Ranch, adopts the twang of the country stars he heard growing up Down Under. Urban's brand of country includes soulful vocals; a nice mix of acoustic and steel guitars, banjo, fiddles, and mandolins; and some fine songwriting, from Urban, Steve Wariner, and even two former members of the Go-Gos's (!) The subject here, with few exceptions, is love in all its aspects, from the hooky opening cut, "It's a Love Thing," to the gorgeous ballad "Your Everything," to the Cajun stomp of "I Wanna Be Your Man (Forever)." Urban's excellent guitar playing throughout the CD is tasteful and understated, but adds immeasurably to the arrangements. When he really cuts loose, on the instrumental "Rollercoaster," you can hear why acts like the Dixie Chicks and Garth Brooks tapped him to play on their CDs. Overall, KEITH URBAN offers a taste of what this talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist might do in the future.
Aussie edition of the New Zealand country artist's 1997 album. 15 tracks including three bonus tracks, 'The River', 'What Love Is That Way' & 'I Never Work On A Sunday'.
Principally recorded at Javelina Recording Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.
Personnel: Keith Urban (vocals, guitar, piano, grand piano, keyboards, tambourine, percussion, programming, background vocals); Tim Gaze (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Kirk Lorange (slide guitar); Mark Collins (banjo, electric banjo); Wayne Goodwin, Paul Jenkins (fiddle); Peter Blyton (piano, background vocals); Michael Farmer (drums, hi-hat); Peter Clarke (drums); Todd Hunter (programming, background vocals); Rick Price (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Greg Shaw; Keith Urban; Peter Blyton.
Recording information: Studios 301, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Personnel: Keith Urban (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, electric sitar, ganjo); Steve Wariner (acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals); Biff Watson (acoustic guitar); Bruce Bouton (steel guitar, dobro); Paul Franklin, (steel guitar); Aubrey Haynie (fiddle, mandolin); Steve Conn (accordion); Matt Rollings (piano, organ, synthesizer, background vocals); Glenn Worf (bass); Chris McHugh (drums, drum loops, percussion); Kim Keyes, Jerry Flowers, Tabitha Fair, Emily Robison, Martie Seidel, Curtis Young (background vocals); The Love Strings.
keith urban 1991 the 1991 keith urban, i thought, was a great beginning. his style obviously is much different now but you can hear the real talent in this compilation of early songs. Submitted by ewgardn (essex junction, Vermont) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Loved It well i really love this cd and i have his other ones and his videos dvd and finnally getting this one my collection is compleated will untill he makes another album Submitted by chevelle_gal_okc (Oklahoma City ,OK ,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Don't miss anything from Keith Urban The first CD I bought of Keith Urban's was his latest "Golden Road" I hadn't really heard anything from him before but I new I liked the song "Somebody like you" Well, to make a long story short THAT CD was great beyond my wildest dreams so I went back in time and started buying his earlier stuff. The "Keith Urban" 1991 from Australia being the last one that I bought. It is equally as great as "Golden Road" and his first album in the US entitled "Keith Urban". In my opinion, this man has never produced a bad song!! You get your money's worth when you buy his CDs because all the songs are good enough to be hit singles!! You will not be dissapointed in any of his music he is an extremely talented artist who sings, writes, produces and plays guitar like nothing I have ever witnessed. Submitted by a reviewer (Huntsville, AL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Keith Urban = SUPER STAR MUSIC All of Keith's music is great. He is a great talent,excellent guitarist,great voice and a very talented song writer. What more can I say, other than aussome. Do not miss out on this album. It is a must have for your collection. I love playing this cd for hours. A Keith Urban Fan Club member. This cd will not disapoint you. It's great. Hard to pick a favorite song, their all so good. He has never written a bad song. Check out all his cd's. There excellent! Submitted by Carol (Concord,NH,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Don't miss out Keith in his early years. A wonderful collection of charmingly innocent tracks that'll keep you hooked from the first song to the last. Submitted by babydollcountrygirl (BC Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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