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The Islander
Pop · 1998 · 11 tracks

The Islander

Dave Dobbyn

A definitive statement of Pacific identity. Warm, weathered pop-rock that feels like salt air, sun-drenched guitars, and an old friend's raspy wisdom.

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It's the ultimate New Zealand summer soundtrack that actually has a soul.

A warm, coastal embrace that balances weathered wisdom with a hopeful, spiritual outlook.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Waiting
3:47
02
Mobile Home
2:14
04
Be Set Free
3:52
07
Standing Outside
2:52
08
What Have I Fallen For
3:46
09
I Never Left You
3:24
10
Keep a Light On
3:20
11
Hands
3:54
12
One Proud Minute
5:06
13
Hallelujah Song
4:30
14
Blindman's Bend
4:44
Moments Worth Waiting For
The soulful, gospel-inflected swell of the chorus in Hallelujah Song marking a spiritual shift.
The intimate, dry vocal delivery on Waiting that feels like a secret shared across a table.
The rhythmic, almost reggae-tinted guitar strumming that grounds the album's Pacific identity.
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