Let It Fly is the twelfth studio album by Australian musician, Diesel and his first studio set of originals since 2008 and features his 18-year-old daughter Lila Gold on "If You Let Me Give". On the album, Diesel said "It's all of my life's work so far brought to fruition, in many ways. It's pretty encompassing. There's a lot of stuff I've never tried before either – like, there are folk elements that are quite different for me ... I guess when you start using mandolin and fiddle, it's gonna happen!"[1]
| Let It Fly | ||||
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| Released | 9 August 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Blackfoot Sound, Ocean Sound Sydney & Best Western, Bundaberg. | |||
| Genre | Blues music | |||
| Label | Liberation Records | |||
| Producer | Diesel | |||
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Diesel promoted the album in July/August 2013 with a series of 'Fans First' shows, where he showcased the new material followed by a Q&A session. He then toured the album nationally from October 2013 and concluded in May 2014 in Geelong.[2] [3]
Reviews
editArne Sjostedt from Sydney Morning Herald gave the album 4 out of 5 saying "Rolling rock tracks scattered with blues, country, roots and soul. This has become Diesel's territory... his assets are that unique vocal, guitar sensibility and capacity to create tension and release. Showing a deft, dynamic, delicate lyrical touch all over the album - sounding a little Keith Urban every so often, Diesel enjoys playing around in the folk/country/roots space. This suits him. Also inhabiting the formula and sound that made him a household name, it feels as if there isn't much this man can't do. You will play this again."[4]
Sebastian Skeet of The Music gave the album a positive review saying; "Let It Fly sees Diesel tentatively reach out to the country music scene, although parts of the album keep him in rock mode. As usual, it's all about the guitar and the hooks, using his honeycombed voice to caress the melodies out of these mostly interesting songs." Skeet praised songs "Be Your Throne" and "Last Shower" but didn't like "Let it Fly", "Sound Of Guitar" or "Moneymaker" concluding with "If only the weak songs had been edited out this would be one top shelf album."[5]
Track listing
edit- "Moneymaker" (2:58)
- "By Your Throne" (3:15)
- "One Phone Call" (3:45)
- "Cupid's Embrace" (2:58)
- "Last Shower" (featuring Tim Chaisson) (3:39)
- "Let It Fly" (4:30)
- "Sound of Guitar" (featuring Blokonut Choir Of Men) (4:23)
- "If You Let Me Give" (featuring Lila Gold) (3:03)
- "No Time Tonight" (3:19)
- "Navigate" (4:05)
- "Can Feel You" (3:04)
- "The Miles" (4:13)
Weekly charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 31 |
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[7] | 11 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[8] | 9 August 2013 | Digital download / Compact Disc / Vinyl | Liberation Records | LMLP0227 |
References
edit- ^ "Diesel - Let It Fly @ Calamvale Hotel". www.standup.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "DIESEL SET TO 'LET IT FLY' WITH NEW ALBUM, 2013 TOUR & INTIMATE FAN SHOWS". www.tonedeaf.com.au. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "Let it Fly tour". dieselmusic.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "DIESEL - Let it Fly (review)". 12 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Diesel- Let it Fly by Skeet". themusic.com.au. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "The ARIA Report Week Commencing ~ 19 August 2013 ~ Issue #1225" (PDF). webarchive.nla.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "The ARIA Report Week Commencing ~ 19 August 2013 ~ Issue #1225" (PDF). webarchive.nla.gov.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Let it Fly". iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Let it Fly by Diesel". www.jbhifi.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2016.