Kosciuszko is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Jebediah. Released on 15 April 2011, by Dew Process, the album introduced the award-winning band to mainstream audiences and commercial success.
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| Released | 15 April 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 41:38 | |||
| Label | Dew Process | |||
| Producer | Jebediah | |||
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| Singles from Kosciuszko | ||||
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Background and recording
editEven though Jebediah took five years to re-enter the studio after the release of their Anniversary E.P. (2005), the band began drafting the songs as early as 2006. Between the two albums, the band took a break, with lead singer–rhythm guitarist Kevin Mitchell relocating to Melbourne during the hiatus.[1]
Recording occurred at Blackbird Studios in Perth, Australia, and production duties were undertaken by Dave Parkin (owner of the studio) in collaboration with the band. Kevin Mitchell revealed in a radio interview:
It's probably the only time we've ever made a record where it was actually finished when it was finished. Every other time you're pretty much given a month or a two month block. When that last day ticks over the record is finished; whether it's finished or not. So this was an absolutely luxury to do it that way.[2]
Promotion and release
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The AU Review | 7/10[3] |
| Beat | A+[4] |
| The Brag | (favourable)[5] |
| Eleven Magazine | (favourable)[6] |
| FasterLouder | (favourable)[7] |
| The Music Network | (favourable)[8] |
| Music Universe | (favourable)[9] |
| Space Ship News | (favourable)[10] |
| The Vine | (mixed)[11] |
Kosciuszko was released on 15 April 2011 by record label Dew Process.[12] On each of the twelve days leading up to the album's release, a short video (around one minute) was uploaded to the band's YouTube page, in which the band provides insight into each of the album's songs.[13]
Its first single "She's Like a Comet" quickly became a hit,[14] and the band performed the song on Australian morning television program Sunrise.
The album reached number 6 in the ARIA Chart, staying in the chart for six weeks.[15] As well as being available on CD, a limited number of copies were also released on vinyl.[16]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Jebediah
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lost My Nerve" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Oxygen" | 2:52 |
| 3. | "She's Like a Comet" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "To Your Door" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Control" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Under Your Bed" | 2:13 |
| 7. | "Battlesong" | 4:30 |
| 8. | "Freakin' Out" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "The Lash" | 3:13 |
| 10. | "High (Horse)" | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Are We Ok?" | 4:08 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ "Jebediah – Welcome to Kosciuszko: The Story". YouTube. Google, Inc. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ "Jebediah Take the Long Road to Kosciuszko". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ Mahina, Kat (22 May 2011). "Jebediah – Kosciuszko (2011 LP)". The AU Review. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Jebediah : Kosciuszko". Beat. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Jolly, Nathan (3 May 2011). "Album Review: Jebediah– Kosciuszko". The Brag. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Review: Jebediah – Kosciuszko". 11. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Salvo, Natalie (28 April 2011). "Jebediah – Kosciuszko". FasterLouder. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Jolly, Nathan (13 April 2011). "Album Review: Jebediah, Kosciuszko". The Music Network. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Album Review: Jebediah – 'Kosciuszko'". Music Universe. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Sayers, David (10 May 2011). "CD Review ; Jebediah – Kosciuszko – Space Ship News – Perth Music Online | Space Ship News – Perth Music Online". Space Ship News. Perth Music Online. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ Wallen, Doug (15 April 2011). "Jebediah 'Kosciuszko' – Album Reviews | thevine.com.au". The Vine. Archived from the original on 18 April 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Pre-Order Kosciuszko!". jebediah.net. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Jebediah – Track by Track #1: Intro". YouTube. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ Clarke, Jenna (17 April 2011). "Jebediah 2.0 finally hits the mainstream". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Jebediah – Kosciuszko". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Kosciuszko Vinyl". jebediah.net. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jebediah – Kosciuszko". Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 December 2021.