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The Universe Conspires by Murphy's Lore
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fave it Beatles-pop | Bubblegum Pop
15 tracks | 56 minutes
Released Sep 2005
on Popboomerang
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:27 I Lie Awake lyrics BUY MP3 03:27 I Lie Awake lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:27 I Lie Awake
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:47 Superhereo lyrics BUY MP3 03:47 Superhereo lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:47 Superhereo
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:25 Breaking Hearts & Losing Time lyrics BUY MP3 02:25 Breaking Hearts & Losing Time lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:25 Breaking Hearts & Losing Time
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:14 Send It All Away lyrics BUY MP3 04:14 Send It All Away lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:14 Send It All Away
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:18 Her Name lyrics BUY MP3 04:18 Her Name lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:18 Her Name
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 Set Sail To Save My Skin lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 Set Sail To Save My Skin lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 Set Sail To Save My Skin
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:15 Headspin lyrics BUY MP3 04:15 Headspin lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:15 Headspin
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:42 Evan lyrics BUY MP3 03:42 Evan lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:42 Evan
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:44 Lie lyrics BUY MP3 03:44 Lie lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:44 Lie
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:27 Diamond Days lyrics BUY MP3 04:27 Diamond Days lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:27 Diamond Days
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:47 Someone New lyrics BUY MP3 02:47 Someone New lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:47 Someone New
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:51 Rising lyrics BUY MP3 04:51 Rising lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:51 Rising
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:43 Cancer Man lyrics BUY MP3 02:43 Cancer Man lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:43 Cancer Man
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:32 A Pop Song lyrics BUY MP3 04:32 A Pop Song lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:32 A Pop Song
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:06 Nothing At All lyrics BUY MP3 04:06 Nothing At All lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:06 Nothing At All
eclectic mix of modern mainstream pop influenced by The Beatles, Ben Folds Five, Jellyfish, Crowded House and The Badloves
Bio / Background
Behind the scenes of one of Australia's great emerging talents, is the story of a hard working band formed by three brothers who wanted nothing more than to play good music together.
The three Murphy brothers formed the band Murphy's Lore in 1991, enlisting their cousin Jae Rowbotham on bass and guitarist Brad Harding, the band began performing their own material around the South West WA region.
Winning acclaim for their excellent vocals and prodigious musicianship, Murphy's Lore began working regularly at functions, fairs, open days and then in hotels as early as 1993 when Courtney was still just 13. The band won the 1993 School Music Awards for the song 'Wait For Me', a feat which garnered much attention from local media. Harding decided to leave the group at the end of the year & was replaced by Clayton Bolger.
In 1995, the group began work on their first album 'People In Grass Houses', 12 original tracks written over the course of 2-3 years.
↓ more ↓Still only aged between 15-19, the album was well received and scored some minor airplay internationally. The album, now long out of print, often changes hands between collectors for ridiculous amounts of money.
Spurred by this new success, the group moved to Perth mid-1996 where they consolidated their reputation as one of WA's best up and coming acts. After over four years of constant gigging, Jae decided to quit the group in July 1998 when he was struck by illness & was replace by seasoned Perth musician Shaun Street.
It had been over four years since 'People In Grass Houses' and the growth of musicianship and song writing within the band led them to record the follow up. Recorded over three months in 1999, 'Best Laid Plans' showed their strengths as songwriters, showcasing an eclectic mix of modern mainstream pop influenced by The Beatles, Ben Folds Five, Jellyfish, Crowded House and The Badloves. Released in February 2000, the album brought the group to the attention of producers of Channel 9's Star Struck, flying the boys across to Melbourne to compete in August, with the show airing nationally in July 2001. Having been played on US college radio and reviewed in fanzines across the world, the band has cultivated a small international following, selling copies of their albums in Poland, Japan, the UK and US.
When the dust settled from the aftermath of 'Best Laid Plans', the band eagerly set about recording the follow-up album in September 2002. Armed with a variety of song styles, tight performances and their trademark layered vocals, the new album 'under the new band name The Rhymes The Universe Conspires' showed a band mature enough to steer their own ship.
Around this time long serving member Clayton Bolger left the group, opting out of the band's tours to Singapore and a hard life on the road. Stunned by Clayton's absence, the band refused to replace him for over 18 months carrying on as a four piece until Jason Smith, who kept turning up to gigs with his guitar, could no longer be ignored. The Rhymes launched 'The Universe Conspires' in Dec 2002 before a series of return shows in Singapore and more studio work, sidetracked them for most of 2003.
The new album was selling well when Courtney entered Channel Ten's 'Australian Idol' in mid-2004, becoming one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Australia almost overnight. His talent, garnered him praise not only from the viewing public who embraced his soulful performances and quick wit, but from industry leaders, becoming one of the hardest working Idol's following the competition.
Whilst Courtney was otherwise engaged, Chris secured a support slot on a tour of the UK, the band reconvening in early 2005 to begin writing for their next band project. Which brings us up to date with the band (reclaiming the original Murphy's Lore moniker) teaming with Independent label Popbomerang to re-release 'The Universe Conspires' to a much wider audience.
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