Grok Magazine
Saturday, 19 September 2009 10:38
"The Holy Sea were, in a word, phenomenal. Musically they were in complete contrast to the preceding acts, swapping punk-rock hybrids with a funked up folk fusion. For the most part their set was a frenzied performance reminiscent of early Bad Seeds, yet it was the more folksy tracks that showcased the inexhaustible talent of the rest of the band whose musicianship surpassed all expectations. Demonstrating a talent that’s beyond their years, Skerritt et al performance was both intoxicating and innovative, quite frankly they charmed the pants off me.”
Marrianne Longmire,
Grok Magazine
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News
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29.05.11
The Holy Sea are very pleased to announce the launch of their first vinyl release: the 7- inch vinyl AA-single 'The Ten Rules/St Thomas Sound'.
The release follows on from the critical acclaim for their 2010 album 'Ghosts of the Horizon', which was nominated for Album of the Year in the 2010 Rolling Stone Magazine Awards.
The limited edition, numbered single features two Holy Sea favourites. Co-written by Henry F. Skerritt and Daniel Hoey, ‘The Ten Rules’ relates the storied, afflicted life of Thomas Wentworth ‘Tom’ Wills, the brilliantly flawed codifier of Australian Rules…
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...
