Dr. Beaf
All the typical requirements for a solid soulful record exist here from quality originals, full horn sections and that funk/groove which you can't hide from. Chels has some great pipes and excellent vocal control that doesn't dominate or over power. Smoother than Duffy, not as harsh as Joss Stone, but just right like little bears porridge. Cred goes to Djak for this find.
Favorite track: One Day At A Time.
Vinyl LP edition of the album. Includes download card with all album tracks plus karaoke versions of all songs and digital booklet. Beautifully printed on thick card stock with clear plastic protective jacket.
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Includes unlimited streaming of I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Comes with a lovely slip case cover plus 12 page lyric booklet and bonus songs!
Includes unlimited streaming of I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Streaming + Download
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me" Tote Bag
Bag
Screen printed by hand (by Chelsea!) this limited edition tote is the ultimate shopping accessory. The perfect gift for someone special, or someone not so special. Great for the environment and a great message.
Chelsea Wilson is a Melbourne based vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ. Her debut album "I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me" was lauded #2 Album of the Year on ABC Radio National and nominated for Best Soul Album at The Age Music Victoria Awards 2014.
Self funded and produced, the album was co-produced with Jake Mason (Cookin on 3 Burners) and features Australia's finest soul musicians including Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), Ivan 'Choi' Khatchoyan (True Live) and Gotye's bassist Lucas Taranto.
The album contains 8 of Chelsea's original compositions and two covers; her blacksploitation inspired arrangement of Neyo's Closer and the title track, her tribute to the late great Esther Phillips. The album artwork is inspired by rock star divorcees of the seventies - Bianca Jagger, Priscilla Presley and Cher. The record is the first release on Chelsea's own label "House of Valerie Joan", named after her paternal and maternal grandmothers (respectively).
An internationally acclaimed live performer she has graced stages in Japan, the UAE, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia and France and made her UK debut at Glastonbury Festival 2015. She presents "Jazz Got Soul" on PBS 106.7FM Thursdays at 11am and monthly program "The Australian Soul Sessions" on Mi-Soul London.
SIDE A
1. Through With Lovin' You
2. I Let a Good Man Down
3. One Day At A Time >
4. Bitterness
5. I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me >>
SIDE B
6. Closer <
7. Hit 'Em Like Ali
8. Don't Stop For Nothing <<
9. If You Don't Want Me
10. Through With Lovin' You - Alt Reggae Version
All songs by Chelsea Wilson except:
> Chelsea Wilson & Jake Mason
>> Labounty/Senter
< Beite/Eriksen/Hermansen/Stray/Smith
<< Chelsea Wilson & Candice Monique
Personnel:
Drums: Ivan 'Choi' Khatchoyan 1 - 4, 7 -8, 10 Danny Farrugia 6, 9, Rory MacDougall 5
Guitar: Lance Ferguson 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 - 10 Mitch Power 3, 5, 7, 10
Bass: Ben Christensen 6, 9, Michael Meagher 5 Lucas Taranto 1-4, 7-8
Percussion: Phil Binotto 3, 6, 10, Greg Thomas 1, 6, 8, 9
Chelsea Wilson 5
Backing Vocals: Chelsea Wilson, Michelle Martinez 1, 2, 6, 8 -10 Candice Monique 7, 8 Jake Mason 3
Organ, Wurlitzer, Tenor and Baritone Saxophone: Jake Mason
Trumpet and Tenor Horn: Adrian Perger 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10
Trumpet: Dorian Broomhall 5, Rohan Wallis 4
Trombone: Dan McIlvride 5
Credits
Engineered and Mastered by Jake Mason at Van Ness Studios
Produced by Chelsea Wilson and Jake Mason
Artwork
‘Rock Star Divorcees’ Photo shoot
Art Direction and Styling: Chelsea Wilson
‘Bianca’ headpiece by Michelle Boyde
Hair and Make Up: Monica Gingold
Photography: Helen Melville
Location: Amelia Shaw Bar, Brunswick
Graphic Design: iandtheothers
supported by 12 fans who also own “I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me”
So many amazing soul songstresses on the one album! And as a Melburnian I feel very proud of what we are putting out there - representing new soul on the world stage. Rebecca Hosking
The 25-person soul ensemble's debut is a first for the Australian record industry, recorded, performed and produced entirely by women. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 28, 2023