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Ish

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Hi to all who read this.
If you from outside Australia you have probably never heard of 1927. They formed in the late 80's and "Ish" was their first of three studio albums.
It is probably the most accesable of the three but "The Other Side" and "1927" (self titled) are still very good (4 stars).
This album is full of easy listening pop type songs with catchy tunes that you will not forget in a hurry.Probably not an album for a teenager of today but for people in their 20's - 40's it is a must hear.
The album opens with the stirring track "To Love Me" followed by the two monster Aussie hits "That's when I think of you" and "If I could". Other memorable songs include the anti war song "Compulsory Hero" and the very catch "All the People".
Eric Weideman the lead singer has a voice unlike many other singers, it is a rich mature sound with a raw edge which suites ballads through to the heavier sound found on the third self titled album.
I CHALLENGE ANY OF YOU WHO BUY THIS ALBUM NOT TO BECOME HOOKED!
Please enjoy.........

Just for those who wrote as I have not seen it written in any of the reviews. 1927 has the same songwriter as the Band Moving Pictures which is highly regarded by some U.S. residents. If those who wrote have not checked it out go to the Moving Pictures reviews.

I feel that this is the best of the 1927 albums. The lyrics are incredible, and the music is an enjoyable mix of classic late 80s sound and also very moving piano and guitar complements. Definately one of the best albums to ever come out of Australia (and there have been many).

this album contains some of the best soulful music ever made ... the love and caring in the lyrics are awesome .. if you ever wanna serinade a girl get this cd and learn "if i could"

This is a superb album containing some wonderful tracks - That's When I Think of You and If I Could have so much more to offer than many chart toppers. What makes the difference is the lyrics, chord progressions and they are sung with real meaning. Highly recommended!

This album contains the bona fide Australian classic "If I Could", which if you listened to the radio *at all* in the late 80s/early 90s will really take you back. And who can forget the video clip of the two old grannies dancing together in the empty gym/school hall...ahh, memories.

This is the 20th anniversary reissue of one of the best albums from Australian rock band 1927. Lead by the very strong and melodic vocals of Erik Weideman, 1927 were a good example of the fine Australian rock bands of the late 80's who made very memorable and melodic rock albums. This album sold very well at the time and made it to number two on the Australian charts. Highlights include the opening pop hook of "To Love Me", the classic track "That's When I Think Of You", the memorable ballad "If I Could", and the synth laden rock of "You'll Never Know". This anniversary edition contains remastered sound and 2 bonus live tracks along with expanded liner notes and some historical band photos. These songs are still played regularly on Australian radio which shows the power and quality behind these classic tracks. Ish is recommended to fans of well produced and high quality Australian melodic rock.

This has been a favourite albumn of mine since I was a kid growing up in Australia. I finally found it again on amazon and let me tell you....it lives up to all my expectations. "Thats when I think of you" if released here in the US would have been huge. There is so much emotion in their songs.

Excellent album, will always be in my top ten. Originally had it vinyl but had to get the CD.

1927 has to be by far one of the best groups from Down Under, shame they never quite made it to the international level of fame thus it's some really great music the world has missed out on. This 'Ish' album contains songs that will touch your heart in more ways than one. Buy it and find out what I mean. It is my most favourite album of all time.