Name: How Much Works
Brand: Sweet Whirl

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CH163LPC2

Colour

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Oxblood&nbsp;

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format: Yes

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-16

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0747742112881

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Red

Artist

Sweet Whirl

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Chapter Music

Founded by a584572 in Perth in June 1992, Chapter Music is one of Australia's longest-running independent record labels. With a rich history spanning over three decades, the label has been at the forefront of promoting and nurturing diverse musical talent across various genres.

In mid-1995, Chapter Music relocated to Melbourne, where it continued to thrive and expand its roster of artists. The label has consistently championed emerging acts and provided a platform for established musicians to showcase their unique sounds.

Known for its commitment to artistic integrity and innovation, Chapter Music has released an impressive catalog of albums that have garnered critical acclaim both locally and internationally. From indie rock to experimental pop, from electronic music to folk-inspired melodies, the label's diverse range of releases reflects its dedication to supporting creativity in all its forms.

Esther Edquist is Melbourne artist Sweet Whirl. She is also one of the best songwriters you have heard in a very long time. How Much Works is her debut album proper, after a handful of releases acclaimed by the likes of Gorilla Vs Bear, The Guardian and Clash Magazine. How Much Works arrives fully formed, a classic ten song album from an artist with both a command of history and a drive for new expression. The album is a beautifully crafted triumph over bleak moments. It's the love-addled confessions of a seasoned party girl, romantic yet sardonic, a troubadour who sings of the heart with a knowing sense of the timeless victory of song. Esther dissects experiences with wit and depth, emerging as a powerful, indomitable voice. Musically and lyrically, How Much Works draws on wells as deep as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jean-Paul Sartre and Sheryl Crow. It distils personal, reflexive narratives into something universal and wondrous. Esther plays almost everything on the album, with guitar and therevox from engineer Casey Hartnett (Sui Zhen, Sleep Decade) and drums from Monty Hartnett (Dreamin Wild, Sleep Decade). Fellow Chapter Music recording artist Gregor contributes backing vocals to Make That Up For Me and Conga Line. Esther has previously served in Melbourne duo Superstar, who released two delay-drenched albums during the mid 10s. She has also been a member of Scott and Charlene's Wedding.

How Much Works

Music GB