Bio
2007 saw the triumphant resurrection of The Holy Sea as they returned from a five-year hiatus to release their acclaimed second album A Beginner’s Guide to the Sea. A heartfelt tribute to love lost, set amidst the ever present Australian landscape, A Beginner’s Guide saw The Holy Sea hailed as one of the most thoughtful and distinctive voices in the Australian musical terrain. In January 2009 the band was personally invited by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to perform at the inaugural Australian All Tomorrow’s Parties festival.
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News
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17.11.09
The Holy Sea critical juggernaut keeps on rolling... this time with a great live review for the band's Melbourne single launch at the East Brunswick Club... Read more...
Reviews
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“The Holy Sea delve into the depths of human emotion within a uniquely Australian experience... Deeply reflective lyrical poetry expressing a universal melancholia over the yearning for a lost past, while still remaining groundeed in a sincerely personal and uniquely Australian experience. Stressed by concentrated and poingnant lyrics, an unshakeable mood of remorse permeates every brilliantly crafted song on the…Read more...
