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Post continues to be my favorite Paul Kelly album--and I have them all. Many of the songs were re-recorded later with more lush production, but it is the sparseness of production here that makes the songs so evocative. The words and music suck you in, play with your emotions, and leave you wanting more.

I remember the first time I heard this album I was floored by the imagery: the road-weariness evoked in From St. Kilda to King's Cross, the can't-wait-to-get-the heck-outta-dodge disdain of "Adelaide", the lust/love of "You Can Put Your Shoes Under My Bed." He writes like a cinematopher photographs, a poet plays with words, or anactor speaks his/her lines: With absolute command and authority. Truly a master songwriter.

If you want to try out Paul Kelly, this is the album I recommend you start with.

And they don't even when they should. In this case there should be no superlatives fit for this album, but truly this album is one of magnificence in simplicity.
My personal favourite is the opening track because being overseas and missing my home town...well it just the the most vivid imagery of St Kilda. Almost brings a tear to the eye. This is a must for anyone who enjoys the acoustic and the gorgeous noise one can make from playing it so quiet.

Its simply a beautiful story of Australia. Honest,hazy and full of Flavour.. Buy this classic!

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