Big Name, No Blankets is the debut studio album by Australian band, Warumpi Band. It was released in 1985.
| Big Name, No Blankets | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984−1985 | |||
| Studio | Trafalgar Studios, Sydney, Centre Trax Studios, Koalaroo Studios | |||
| Genre | Country rock, Aboriginal rock | |||
| Label | Powderworks Records | |||
| Producer | The Warumpi Band | |||
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| Singles from Big Name, No Blankets | ||||
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In 2011, Neil Murray explained the title of the album saying they were playing in Halls Creek in 1984 and their single "Jailangaru Parkanu (Out from Jail)" had played on Countdown. Locals saw it and said "You must be rich you blokes" to which lead singer, Kumunjay said, "no we only got big name, no blankets".[1]
The cover art was of the band in 1982 touring through the Tanami Desert.[1]
Reception
editIn a retrospective review in 2007, Double J said "their debut captures a rollicking desert rock band in electrifying form. Its raw energy ensured it stood out sonically from much else on offer in the early-80s. The fact that it featured songs sung in English, Luritja and Gumatj, telling stories of contemporary Aboriginal issues, makes it a significant document."[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Waru (Fire)" | Neil Murray, George Rurrambu | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Blackfella/Whitefella" | Murray, Rurrambu | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Breadline" | Murray | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Nyuntu Nyaaltjirriku (What Are You Going to Do?)" | Sammy Butcher, Edgar Ellis, Murray, Rurrambu | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Animal Song" | Murray | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Warumpinya (Papunya)" | Butcher | 3:14 |
| 7. | "Wiima Tjuta (All the Kids)" | Rurrambu | 2:17 |
| 8. | "Fitzroy Crossing" | Murray | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Mulga & Spinfex Plain" | Murray | 5:49 |
| 10. | "Gotta Be Strong" | Butcher, Murray, Rurrambu | 3:11 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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| Australia | 1985 | LP, CS | Powderworks Records | POW 6098 |
| Australia | 1988 | LP, CS, CD | Parole Records, Festival Records | C 38935 D 38935 L 38935 |
| Australia | August 2007 | CD | Warner Music Australia | D 38935 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Big Name, No Blankets - Warumpi Band". Deadly Vibe. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Warumpi Band – Big Name, No Blankets". Double J. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2023.