Yandoit by James Brook
My new album, Yandoit, is named after the place it was written on. Yandoit is a Dja Dja Wurrung word meaning travel. Inspired by my time in countries around the world and my down time in Australia. From war torn Ukraine, to Africa and the work of anti poaching rangers. From Peru being locked down on a ship during the pandemic. To songs written during times of sanctuary, in the country around Djaara country, Castlemaine, where the mood of the Australian bush soothed memories and heartbreaks. A blend of folk, Australiana and edgy alternative politics.
I Live in the Country official video directed by Douglas Brook You Tube Link:
https://youtu.be/2ORgvMCqSqk?si=K8ZFNf9d6eUKONuf
Tracklist
| 1. | Castlemaine Road | 4:00 |
| 2. | Barranco | 2:10 |
| 3. | I Live in the Country | 3:49 |
| 4. | Desert Road | 2:31 |
| 5. | Yandoit | 3:49 |
| 6. | International Anti Poaching Foundation | 3:26 |
| 7. | Heading For the Beach | 3:10 |
| 8. | Went Out | 2:42 |
| 9. | People's Uprising | 3:27 |
Credits
Castlemaine Road
First released as a single March 17, 2015
Recorded at Hydrofunk HQ, Mullimbimby 12/10/2014
www.hydrofunk.com.au
Recorded / mixed/ co produced by Dave Aitkins
Vocals/guitars/co produced James Brook
Drums/harmonica Laurie Agar
Keyboards/ hammond organ Remi Forcet
Lead guitar/tambourine/bass/backing vocals Dave Aitkins
I.A.P.F.
First released as a single October 22, 2016
Bass Greg Stainsby
Drums Paul Kavanagh
Vocals, guitars James Brook
Backing vocals Jo Neugebauer
Trumpet Ros Jones
Hammond organ Justin Marshall, James Brook
Punk choir Zoe Hopkins Choin, Roisin Ruddy, Dean Peachey,
Skye Byrd, Justin Marshall, Ros Jones, James Brook,
Jo Neugebauer
Recorded, mixed Justin Marshall
Produced Justin Marshall, James Brook
Mastered by Joe Carra, Crystal Mastering
Recorded at Ghost Note Studio, Djaara Country,
Castlemaine, Victoria , Australia.
September 18,19 2016 jwesleymarshall@hotmail.com
Went Out
Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin: James Brook
Recorded mixed by Idge at Soundpark Fitzro, Naarm, Melbourne 4, 5 June 2024
Produced by James Brook
Words and music: James Brook
People’s Uprising
Vocals: James Brook, Violet Co Co, Justin Moore
Drums: Paul Kavanagh
Bass: Alice Green
Hammond Organ: James Brook
Guitars: James Brook
Tamborine: Idge
Recorded mixed by Idge at Soundpark Fitzroy, Naarm, Melbourne 4, 5 June 2024
Produced by James Brook
Mastered by Joe Carra, Crystal Mastering
Words and music: James Brook
Cover photo: Paul Hilton
Desert Road, Heading for the Beach
Vocals James Brook
Guitars James Brook
Bass Jake Richards-Curry
Keyboards Jake Richards-Curry
Drums Brendan Kays
Recorded by Alex Bennett at Sound recordings 15 & 18 August 2018
Djaara Country, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Mixed and produced by James and Alex
Mastered by Joe Carra, Crystal Mastering
I Live in the Country, Yandoit, Barranco
Vocals, Acoustic and Electric guitars James Brook
Hammond Organ Justin Marshall
Drums Johnny Gibson
Bass Joe Ferguson
Recorded and produced by Joe Ferguson
Ghost Studios, Castlemaine, Djaara Country, Victoria, Australia
Winter 2023
Mastered by Joe Carra, Crystal Mastering
Kangaroos fighting cover art painting by Amy Chapman
Painting photography by Jesse Boylan
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James Brook plays an alt folk/ folk punk style. Since the 90's he has combined activism and music, touring Europe and Australia, releasing 11 albums and 4 EP's about his experiences. He has fronted bands Boarding Party, Skreechtramps and the European based punk band Ecowar, as well as his solo work.
A new solo album was released in 2025 showcasing his most polished and mature material to date.