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Whispers

from Whispers by Elbury

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Whispers is classic Elbury folk-rock - layered guitars, keys and voices. A quick tale of rumour and prejudice.

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The white noise of whispers
As I stand on the landing.
Quickly dissipates
As I enter the room.
I’m still of good standing
In this town
But only superficially.
The harps and the gossips
Will make a pariah out of me.
Wait and see.

A dim view of sinners
Is forged in hypocrisy
And first-stone casters are
Thin on the ground around here.
Who’re you fooling?
No one in the clerisy.
Canaan was blamed for the wrongs
Of a generation gone
A reputation hard-won
Handed down to the son.

Close your ears. Guard your mind.
False rumours propagating
Down the line.
Intervening never changes minds.
People believe in stories they are already inclined to.

The smallest minded will find
Room to impugn you
And social circles expand
When there’s scandalous news.
The jury is communing
In the back room
They will decide the fate of me
A silent verdict I’ll nonetheless fall under
And the whispering and the wonder...

Close your ears. Guard your mind.
False rumours propagating
Down the line.
Intervening never changes minds.
People believe in stories they are already inclined to.

credits

from Whispers, released December 6, 2019
Lyrics and music by Elbury. Recorded and mixed by Luke Woollett at Hunting Ground Studios in Moorooka, Queensland, Australia. Mastered by King Willy Sound. Cover art by David Turner (@slowdukespress).

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Elbury Brisbane, Australia

Five-piece alternative-folk act from Brisbane, with a repertoire that verges on acoustic rock but also lots of singer-songwriter tunes, some ballads and some fun, upbeat numbers.

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