Paul Kelly “Seventy”
Australia’s master storyteller marks a major milestone with an album that solidifies his artistic legacy. After a gap of more than six years between his self-penned albums Nature (2018) and Fever Longing Still (2024), Kelly has quickly followed up with a new album just twelve months later.
This release is especially significant as it celebrates Kelly’s thirtieth album, his fiftieth year in the music industry, and arrives in his seventieth birth-year, inspiring the album’s title: “Seventy”.
Career Highlights and Accolades
Over five decades, Kelly’s music has been a soundtrack to Australian life and culture. His contributions have earned him numerous awards, including seventeen ARIA awards for recording and five APRA awards for songwriting.
“In 2025, he received the AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution, presented to him by film star Russell Crowe, a lifelong fan.”
About the Album “Seventy”
Following the release of Fever Longing Still, which confirmed Kelly’s enduring creative vitality, Seventy serves as a fitting reflection of his extensive and celebrated career. This album is not a compilation or a collection of forgotten outtakes.
Instead, it artistically captures the full spectrum of Kelly’s musical journey through the years.
Summary
This album marks a remarkable celebration of Paul Kelly’s longevity and influence in the music world, showcasing his timeless storytelling and evolving sound.
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