In 2000, Rob (a long time members of the Australian Power-pop legends, The Innocents) released a solo CD of commercial pop material, called "Small Town Boy". Despite the fact that the CD consisted entirely of 4-track home demos, it was seized upon by the underground pop community, and has received regular airplay on a number of independent radio stations or pop programmes in both the USA and Europe. "Small Town Boy" was also picked up by a number of internet distributors (eg, Not Lame Recordings, Jam Records, PopPlusOne & Kool Kat Music). It continues to sell around the globe.
In 2003, Rob (with the help of producer and friend, Michael Carpenter) finished a second solo album, "Better World Tomorrow", which was released by Wizzard in Vinyl in Japan and Big Radio Records in Australia. The album was very well received, attracting a good deal of airplay and a number of glowing reviews. In September, 2004 and July 2006, Rob also gave a promotional performances in Tokyo, to follow up on the album's success.
Rob has now completed a third solo album, "Trick of the Light", which was released late in 2008 by ZIP Records - http://www.ziprecords.com - in the US and Big Radio Records - http://www.bigradio.com.au - in Australia. The album has already received considerable airplay and some enthusiastic tributes - eg., have a look at the rave on the Not Lame site - http://www.notlame.com/ROB_SMITH_(The_Innocents)/Page_1/CDSMITH19.html
Rob is currently working on a (long overdue) album with his very first band, The Affections, and has already begun work on a fourth pop record - a series of duets with fellow indie artists. There are other projects planned for 2009, including an album of Christian music with friend and well-known author/musician, John Dickson, and (as always) there is also more Christian Congregational music in the pipe-line.
For those living in and around Sydney, keep an eye out for Rob's performances with The Beatnix, usually appearing as Paul McCartney!
Thank you for adding my new author page. I have a couple songs from the soundtrack on the player, but I link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks, (available to order by January 3rd). It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble , and links at my web pages, etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a great musical week, a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
Thank you for adding me to your circle of friends.
I'm excited that my romance suspense novel with a 12-song CD soundtrack is due out this fall. 5 of the songs are uploaded on myspace. A short description of my book can be found on my blog.
Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work!
Wishes you All da Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Weekend
We all have worked hard towards our dreams in 2008 … always remember, it is NOT easy, but it is not IMPOSSIBLE!!!
For those who visited our sites, listened to our songs, paid attention and gave their time…THANK YOU ; ) That is best Xmas present you could have given us.
For those who haven’t visited us yet… also THANK YOU for being there, we’ll keep the faith and be there waiting for you.
May the Holy Spirit bless your life and bring an amazing 2009!!!
Andrea, Rut, Dany, Danilo, Luis, Chup, Sergio and Enrique. E H CONNECTED
Aloha Rob! Hope that you are doing well and the CD release party was fun. I wish that they'd invent transporters, I would've been there! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year to you, Claire, and Nathanael.
Melodic Hardcore, Emotional Hard-core and Punk Rock have gained a lot of popularity and are now largely accepted in Japan, so next should be Power pop!
Rob thanks for taking time to hang with Amy and I. We both feel that it was time well spent. Blessings.
**Also, forgot to tell you about our all time favorite worship music. www. myspace. com/redmountainmusic They rewrite music for old hymns . . . really good stuff. Thanks again.
Thanks for the ad! Enjoyed listening to your music - great Tunes! If you have a chance give us a listen and let us know what you think of our songs. Glad to make your cyber-acquaintance! Cheers!
Aloha Rob, Long time no talk. I'll semd you a real email tomorrow morning, lots has been going on. But for now I'll wish you and your wonderful family a very Merry Christmas season and a Happy 2008. Take care and all the best. Your CD is really, really good.
