For those not in the know, the overture is that tune at the start of a musical, which features all the little excerpts of melodies from all the songs in the show. All woven into one, flowing drama of its own. The scene is set, boy met, conflict engaged, tension built, hope all but lost and then in a final twist, the hero emerges and resolution unfurls itself on a world still obscured by curtains, and drowned out by the murmurs of ushers.

It sets the scene by tempting you with all the drama and intrigue that the full story will bring, but snatches it away before your coat is even checked. Perhaps, that’s why Sarah Blasko has chosen “The Overture & The Underscore” as the title of her very first album. An encapsulation of the many intertwining narratives and textures her musical life promises, and a defining moment in its progression so far.

Sarah Blasko’s debut album speaks largely for itself. Eleven new compositions including the already namedropped “All Coming Back” & “Don’t U Eva”. The engineering & production skills of Wally Gagel. The amazing drumming of Joey Waronker, whose tub-thumping has been heard in the music of Beck & REM. The studious studio arrangements of Sydney indie-rock mainstay Robert F Cranny. And the sublime songwriting, inimitable intuitions and unique voice of Sarah Blasko. All delicately and painstakingly crafted in one ridiculous mad rush, somewhere beneath the world’s most famous real estate sign.

Tracklisting
1. All Coming Back
2. Beautiful Secrets
3. Always Worth It
4. At Yer Best
5. Don’t U Eva
6. Counting Sheep
7. Perfect Now
8. Sweetest November
9. Cinders
10. True Intentions
11. Remorse