Name: The Candle and the Flame
Brand: Robert Forster

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TR525LTD

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Transparent

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Discogs ID

[r26001805]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4015698897715

Total Cap

Clear LP

TR525

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Extended format: No

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TR525LP

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Black

Black LP

Artist

Robert Forster

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Tapete

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Robert Forster is an Australian singer-songwriter, born on 29 June 1957 in Brisbane, Australia. He is best known as a founder member of the iconic band The Go-Betweens in 1978. With his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics, Forster has made a significant impact on the music industry. Currently married to Karin Bäumler, he is also a proud father.
With his deep connection to the Australian music scene, Robert Forster has established himself as a respected figure in the industry. His contributions to The Go-Betweens have left an indelible mark on alternative rock and indie pop genres.
As a solo artist, Forster continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt songwriting and soulful performances. His work reflects his passion for storytelling and evokes a sense of nostalgia that resonates with listeners around the world.

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Acclaimed Australian singer - songwriter Robert Forster releases his 8th solo album The Candle And The Flame. It's an album for Forster that has taken a very different path in creating than his previous works. The first single is titled 'She's A Fighter'. It reveals only part of what became a journey of creating music with family and friends with a need to find joy and solace in the face of adversity.

The Candle And The Flame consists of 9 songs written by Robert. Produced by Robert, Karin Bäumler and Louis Forster (The Goon Sax), the album was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey) and features former Go-Betweens and Warm Nights bass player Adele Pickvance as well as Scott Bromiley and Luke McDonald (The John Steele Singers), who worked on Robert's Inferno and Songs To Play albums.

"The recording sessions for the album were done sporadically over six months. Sometimes just one or two days a month. As that was all Karin's strength and condition allowed her to do. So we had to record 'live', catching magical moments and going for 'feel'. And that became the sound of the album." says Robert. 