Of Time and Its Distance

Description

Of Time and Its Distance is a studio album by the Australian singer and songwriter Peter Campbell, released on the Australian label Trinity in 1975. All songs written by Peter Campbell except tracks A4 and B2 written by Gary Crees.

Those who connect with the artful folk style of artists like Tim Buckley, Bruce Cockburn, Jeff Johnson and Robin Runge/Crow will definitely want to tune in to the music of Australian Peter Campbell. Of Time And Its Distance gives lots of variety for the listener, with Campbell’s 12-string guitar typically being the central theme. «Let Me Ride» opens the album on a strong progressive note, intelligent lyrics backed by a rich canopy of 12-string, electric guitar, synthesizer and organ. Good plugged-in riffs can be found on the appropriately named «Sweet Rock N Roll». Many of the songs, however, are quiet-natured: «The Light Stays On» with its dreamy mood; the tin whistle-backed «Only The Traces»; a moving piano ballad «Still The Same». «Song For Leigh» is a beautiful fragile acoustic song, lovingly accompanied by cello. «Sweden» begins softly, building up to a dynamic climax of electric guitar. Gets into bluegrassy banjo mode for «On The Run» (“it’s living as I need it for the deed that Jesus done, ooh we got tomorrow on the run”). A touch of George Harrison-styled guitar on «Love Comes Through». Foldout cover with lyrics. Among the best Australia has to offer. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Let Me Ride” – 4:27
A2. “Light Stays On” – 4:36
A3. “Sweet Rock And Roll” – 3:33
A4. “Bowdio” – 2:13
A5. “Only The Traces” – 4:16
A6. “Sweden” – 4:34

Side Two
B1. “Love Comes Through” – 3:08
B2. “Still The Same” – 4:08
B3. “Song For Leigh” – 3:34
B4. “On The Run” – 2:54
B5. “Calm” – 4:29
B6. “Look Around (For Dreamers of the Day)” – 4:17

Note: LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics printed on the inside.

Gatefold Cover Artwork