Paul Kelly “Seventy”
Australia’s master storyteller marks a major milestone with an album that solidifies his artistic legacy. After more than six years between his self-written albums Nature (2018) and Fever Longing Still (2024), Kelly’s creativity is clearly thriving, releasing a new album just a year after the last one.
This latest release is especially meaningful as it represents Kelly’s thirtieth album, his fiftieth year in the music industry, and was released in the year he turned seventy—hence the album’s title, “Seventy.”
Career Highlights and Recognition
Throughout a five-decade career, Kelly’s music has become an integral part of Australian life and culture, earning him numerous accolades including seventeen ARIA awards for recording and five APRA awards for songwriting.
Most recently, he was honored with the “2025 AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution,” presented by acclaimed film star Russell Crowe, who has long been a devoted fan of Kelly’s work.
Artistic Significance of “Seventy”
While Fever Longing Still (2024) demonstrated that Kelly’s creative passion remains as vibrant as ever, Seventy perfectly encapsulates his extensive and celebrated career. This album is not a compilation or a collection of overlooked tracks; rather, it musically explores the full range of Kelly’s evolving sound over the years.
“Seventy” is the perfect summation of [Kelly’s] long and celebrated career.
Paul Kelly “Seventy” is a milestone album reflecting artistic endurance and creative vitality across five decades.
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