This track is from the first pressing of the album Hearts and Hands, released May 1st 2014, discontinued on 28/02/2020, Catalogue number HB777666.

Copyright (C) & (P) 2014, Hel Bel Records.
Words and music by R. Anderson.

Hearts and Hands

Rock and Roll's My Doctor

This track is from the first pressing of the album Hearts and Hands, released May 1st 2014, discontinued on 28/02/2020, Catalogue number HB777666.

Copyright (C) & (P) 2014, Hel Bel Records 
Music by R. Anderson.
Words Public Domain (traditional), arranged by R. Anderson, music by R. Anderson.

Jolliest Lot of Thieves

Karma Take A Vengeance

Karma Take a Vengeance

No Return Tickets

This track is from the first pressing of the album Hearts and Hands, released May 1st 2014, discontinued on 28/02/2020, Catalogue number HB777666.


Copyright (C) and (P) 2014, Hel Bel Records.
Words and music by R. Anderson.

Memory

This track is from the first pressing of the album Hearts and Hands, released May 1st 2014, discontinued on 28/02/2020, Catalogue number HB777666.


Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Sid Grondman.

No Risk, No Reward

This track is from the first pressing of the album Hearts and Hands, released May 1st 2014, discontinued on 28/02/2020, Catalogue number HB777666.


Copyright (C) & (P) 2014, Hel Bel Records.
Words and music by R. Anderson.

This was the first demo of this song written and recorded by Rich Anderson.

Going Away (acoustic demo)

Track 11 of Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.

This solid rock song holds you in its sway & speaks of beauty that was beheld, with the band crashing its way through the album's finale.

Ride On

Wow Insane

Track 10 of Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R ; Hel Bel Records
A song about taking caution as you navigate life's challenges, set to melodic Aussie rock. The lyrics of this song were inspired by famous works of art and literature referenced by La Trobe University's John Carroll in his course Sociology of Culture about the 'human condition' which guitarist Rich Anderson studied. 'Watch Your Back' features a fine guest performance on harmonica by Matthew White of the blues duo 'Wilson & White'.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Watch Your Back

Track 9 of Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.

A return of the theme 'Slow Down' about love/lust/addiction this time set to bluesy rock n roll. Short and sweet.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Slow Down Reprise

Track 8 of Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.

The 2016 single now remixed for the album, Every Action is a driving rock song written about the outlaw Ned Kelly, his maltreatment by the law when he was young and its infamous consequences. "If my lips teach the public that men are made mad by bad treatment, and if the Police are taught that they may exasperate to madness men they persecute and ill-treat, then my life will not entirely be thrown away", Edward Kelly.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Every Action

Track 7 of Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019, Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.

A melodic ballad written about diverging paths in life and the uncertain road ahead.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

On My Way

Track 6 of Five Star Crooks album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Boksich, Paul Anthony ; Hel Bel Records.

A fast paced rock n roll rollercoaster, guitarist Paul Boksich's third track on the album, about living it up and taking a chance.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Out of Control

Track 5 from Five Star Crooks' album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.

A quieter, more reflective track by Five Star Crooks, written about being 'stuck in the middle' with lyrics like '...floating beneath happy and sad' and '...stranded between heaven and hell'.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Limbo

Track 4 from Five Star Crooks album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Boksich, Paul Anthony ; Hel Bel Records

A driving rock number written about the struggle of working class life and inviting the politicians and the rich to walk a mile in working class shoes.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Give it a Try

Track 3 from Five Star Crooks album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R. ; Hel Bel Records.


A country rock number written about love/lust/addiction and indulgence issues.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

Slow Down

Track 2 from Five Star Crooks album 'Ride On'.
Copyright 2019 Anderson, R ; Hel Bel Records.

A thumping rock number written about a lady who lived life in the fast lane but now can't escape the consequences.

Mixed by Bill Irvin. Mastered by Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz at Deluxe Mastering.

She's So Hollow

Here's our proposition for the new national anthem of Australia. It's an old Ned Kelly ballad that was originally performed in the musical 'Fleeced' during the late 1800's whilst the Kelly Gang was still at large. We've put our music to it as the tune of the original has been lost to the sands of time. "We're the jolliest lot of thieves you'll ever come across.  We'd help Steve Hart, we'd help Joe Byrne, Dan Kelly and Ned the boss......" 

A rare recording of Five Star Crooks playing live at a Motorcycle Club HQ in Melbourne on July 4th, 1998 featuring the original line-up, consisting of Justin 'Spud' Coghlan on drums and vocals, Keltie Mullin on bass, and Rich Anderson on guitar. This extended live track features a drum solo by the dynamic Spud Coghlan, and improvisation between the members during the outro. Rock and Roll

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Original 'Aussie' rock in the tradition of' AC/DC, The Angels & late 60's/70's rock. The name relates to an interest in infamous characters & outlaws.

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