Neon Ballroom by Silverchair (CD - 03/16/1999)

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"Neon Ballroom" (03/16/1999) Rock & Pop Silverchair, Sony Music Distribution (USA)Silverchair: Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar); Chris Joannou (bass); Ben Gillies (drums). Additional personnel: Sweep (vocals); John Harding, Fiona Ziegler, Carl Pini, Alexandra D'Elia, Leni Ziegler, Emma Hayes, George Lentz (violin); Jane Scarpantoni, Leah Jennings (cello); Jane Rosenson (harp); David Helfgott, Robert Woolf, Chris Abrahams (piano); Jim Moginie (keyboards); The New South Wales Public School Singers. Personnel: Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar); Sweep (vocals); Leoni Ziegler, John Harding, Fiona Ziegler, Emma Hayes (violin); Leah Jennings, Jane Scarpantoni (cello); David Helfgott, Rob Woolf, Chris Abrahams (piano); Chris Joannou (bass guitar); Ben Gillies (drums). Audio Mixers: Kevin Shirley; Nick Launay. Recording information: Festival Studio, Australia; Mangrove Studio, Australia. Photographers: Kevin Wilkins; Brendan Fitzpatrick. Unknown Contributor Role: Rich Alvy. Arranger: Jane Scarpantoni. When the youthful Silverchair first appeared in the landscape-changing wake of NEVERMIND, they were solidly in the Cobain-inspired grunge mold, coming off as young disciples worshipping at the Nirvana altar with little of their own to bring to the Seattle Sound party. In '99, with Cobain long gone and grunge a distant memory, NEON BALLROOM appeared to be a bridge between Silverchair's copycat beginnings and a more adventurous future. While the heavy riffs, raspy vocals and Cobainish melodies of yesteryear are still in evidence here, the sound is greatly expanded. From a string section to delicate acoustic passages and even an appearance by classical pianist David Helfgott (of Shine fame), Silverchair works overtime to broaden their sonic horizons.

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