This is a laid back dance number, Recorded the rUg with Kim Harper on vocals. It has that Sade feel, although Kim has a little more gravel in her voice. She only got two goes at laying the vocal and so you hear her feeling the song out in places. Great mood song Enjoy


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Busting through your Due is about playing rock hard and loud, and enjoying it! This was one of the first songs written by Jol and Brendan who started jamming together around 1998. Chris came in on bass a few months later. The band from Canberra went on to tour in America and play trade shows including NEMO in BOSTON.

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Here's the Roys of Canberra est 1992 playing an acoustic version of the Angels classic, no secrets

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Here is one of the last things recorded by Canberra Band, The rUg. Recorded at Tony Barrington studio's around 2002, the remains in DEMO form. 

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A dedication to Ultimate Aussie Politician Barnaby Joyce. After a night out on the turps, found himself lying flat on his back. The story of Barnaby. 

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With thanks to the John Butler Trio for the music. Acoustic Punk never sounded so good. Singing songs about modern office life and the challenges faced.

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Too many cut backs in the office. The DUDS agree.

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With thanks to the worlds number 1 band, the HIVES for the music. Orange face is from Canberra Acoustic Punk Trio the DUDS. Recorded live at Smiths Alternative.

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Here's a song all about those that live in the city and think they're cowboys

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A track all about the understanding of not knowing someone when you first meet. Or maybe you know it all.

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Richard Clapton's, I am an island. This was recorded live at the Chisholm Tavern, April 2013. Just a recording done on my NOKIA 920. Sat it on the music stand and used an app called REC my Band. Could have done with a bit more effect on vocals, but hey, just a bit o fun. 

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