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'''Carus Thompson''' is an Australian singer-songwriter from [[Perth, Western Australia]]. From 1995 to 2008, he performed under the title '''Carus and The True Believers''' before going solo the group disbanded. Thompson has released four studio albums, ''Creatures of Habit'' (2009), ''Caravan'' (2011), ''Island'' (February 2017) and ''Shakespeare Avenue'' (October 2019).
'''Carus Thompson''' is the [[vocalist]], [[guitarist]] and [[songwriter]] of the [[Australian]] [[reggae]] band [[Carus and The True Believers]].


==Life==
==History==
=== 1995–2008: Carus and The True Believers ===
Carus was born in [[Fremantle, Western Australia|Fremantle]], Australia in 1976. He developed a taste for music at a young age and began playing musical instruments at 12 years of age. By the time he turned 18 Carus was making a living out of performing and so he began the band, [[Carus and The True Believers]].
In 1995, 18-year-old Carus Thompson formed ''Carus and The True Believers''. They began performing on the local pub circuit, often for four or five nights a week. Thompson lists [[Paul Kelly (Australian musician)|Paul Kelly]] as one of his early influences.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}
The group supported local performances by Australian artists, [[Mick Thomas]] (of [[Weddings Parties Anything]]), [[Ed Kuepper]] and [[Neil Murray (Australian musician)|Neil Murray]].


In 2000 Carus and the True Believers released their self-titled first extended play. In 2002, they released their second EP ''Mind's Eye'' and began touring interstate.<ref name="TE Mar03"/>
==Music==
Carus describes his music as being a mix of [[Traditional music|roots]], [[Folk music|folk]], [[reggae]], and [[funk]], though in a recent interview pointed out he would like his music to be known mainly as "Australian." Carus' main musical influence comes from similar Australian musicians such as [[Paul Kelly (musician)|Paul Kelly]].


In December 2002, Carus and the True Believers, with the line-up of Thompson, Paul Keenan on drums and Noel Manyam on bass guitar, recorded their debut studio album, ''[[Songs from Martin St.]]'', in Melbourne's Martin Street Studios.<ref name="TE Mar03">{{cite web | url = http://15min.org/articles/2003/march/19/rock_3.html | title = Carus Thompson – Carus | work = TE Archive | date = 19 March 2003 | accessdate = 4 April 2018 }}</ref> It was released in February 2003, which Thompson co-produced with his brother, Christian Thompson, and includes guest performances by [[Vikki Thorn|Vikki Simpson]] (of the Waifs) on vocals and [[John Butler (musician)|John Butler]] (of the John Butler Trio) on guitar.<ref name="TE Mar03"/> It has an eclectic mix of rock, reggae and folk styling,<ref name="TE Mar03"/> which reached number&nbsp;18 on the Australian Independent Records chart. The group relocated to Melbourne. Paul Keenen left and Thompson recruited Jason McGann on drums.<ref name="TE Mar03"/> The album established the trio in the new roots-folk scene, they followed with a national tour and then a tour of Europe.<ref name="TE Mar03"/>
He tours extensively throughout Australia and Europe both as a solo artist and with his band the True Believers.


Thompson gave a solo performance at Fremantle's Norfolk Hotel, which was recorded by engineer James Hewgill (worked for the Waifs), and was released as a double live album, ''Acoustic at the Norfolk'', in October 2003. It has Thompson either solo on lead vocals and acoustic guitar or accompanied by Adam Gare on violin and Dave Johnson on harmonies and mandolin.
His first album ''Acoustic at the Norfolk'' was alive recording made at the Norfolk Hotel in Fremantle, Australia. This double album features Carus either solo or accompanied by longtime collaborators Dave Johnson (harmonies, mandolin) and Adam Gare (violin). It was recorded by engineer James Hewgill ([[The Waifs]]) and released in 2003. This was fdollowed by his debut album, ''[[Songs from Martin St]]''. In 2004 together with his band, the True Believers released their first album, ''Long Nights Are Gone''. ''Three Boxes'' was the band's second album, released in 2007. Carus' second solo studio album, ''Creature of Habit'' was released in 2009.


In April 2004, ''Long Nights are Gone'', the second studio album by Carus and the True Believers was recorded in one day in Fremantle with half the songs written and recorded on the same day.
==Discography==
===Albums===
'''with the True Believers'''
* ''Long Nights Are Gone'' Independent (2004)
* ''Three Boxes'' Independent (2007)


In 2005, Carus and the True Believers released a five-track EP, ''Breakdown'' (2005).<ref name="NLA Breakd">{{Citation | author1 = Carus and the True Believers | title = The Breakdown | date = 2005 | publisher = Carus Thompson | url = https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/155014574 | access-date = 7 October 2020}}</ref> The line-up joining Thompson, Johnston and Gare were Ben Franz on bass guitar and Howle Johnstone on drums and percussion,.<ref name="NLA Breakd"/> In May 2007, the band released their third studio album, ''Three Boxes'' and disbanded in 2008.
'''Solo'''
* ''Acoustic at the Norfolk'' Independent (2003)
* ''[[Songs from Martin St]]'' Independent (2003)
* ''Creature of Habit'' Independent (2009)


===EPs===
=== 2008–present: Solo ===
Thompson released his debut solo album, ''Creature of Habit'', in March 2009, and followed with ''Caravan'' in 2011.
'''with the True Believers'''
* ''The Breakdown'' (2005)


His third solo album ''Island'' was released in February 2017.<ref name="Miller">{{cite news | url = http://fortemag.com.au/?p=27546 | title = Carus Thompson: ''Island'' | last = Miller | first = Tex | work = Forté | date = 12 February 2017 | accessdate = 4 April 2018 }}</ref> Tex Miller of ''Forté'' magazine rated it at four-and-a-half out of five and explained, "Brilliant riffs, honest heartfelt lyrics and an element that is sure to have you singing along with a smile in no time."<ref name="Miller"/>
'''Solo'''
* ''Carus'' (2000)
* ''Mind's Eye'' (2002)


==See also==
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* [[Carus and The True Believers]]
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! Title
! Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Songs from Martin St.]]'' <br> (as Carus and the True Believers)
|
* Released: February 2003
* Label: Carus Thompson
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row"| ''Long Nights Are Gone'' <br> (as Carus and the True Believers)
|
* Released: 2004
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR006)</small>
* Format: CD, digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Three Boxes'' <br> (as Carus and the True Believers)
|
* Released: May 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/three-boxes/276467029|title=Three Boxes (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=May 2007|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR008)</small>
* Format: CD, digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Creatures of Habit''
|
* Released: March 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/creature-of-habit/305015373|title=Creatures of Habit (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=March 2009|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR009)</small>
* Format: 2xCD, digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Caravan''
|
* Released: April 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/caravan/430771761|title=Caravan (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=April 2011|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR010)</small>
* Format: 2xCD, digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Island''
|
* Released: February 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/island/1196575837|title=Island (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=February 2017|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson
* Format: CD, digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Shakespeare Avenue''
|
* Released: 4 October 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/shakespeare-avenue/1481441816|title=Shakespeare Avenue (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=4 October 2019|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson
* Format: CD, digital download
|}


==References==
=== Live albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
{{Reflist}}
! Title
! Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''Acoustic at the Norfolk''
|
* Released: October 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/acoustic-at-the-norfolk-live/275570715|title=Acoustic at the Norfolk (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=October 2003|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR005)</small>
* Format: 2xCD
* Recorded June 2003
|-
! scope="row"| ''Cover Tapes''
|
* Released: 2008
* Label: Valve Records <small>(7087)</small>
* Format: CD
* Recorded: 7 June 2008
|-
! scope="row"| ''Acoustic at the Norfolk - Volume II''
|
* Released: July 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/acoustic-at-the-norfolk-vol-ii/538739979|title=Acoustic at the Norfolk Volume II (DD)|website=Apple Music|date=July 2012|access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR011)</small>
* Format: 2xCD, Digital download
* Recorded January 2012
|-
|}


=== Extended plays ===
==Sources==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
* [http://www.carus.com.au/ Carus and The True Believers' homepage]
! Title
* [http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/ausmusicmonth/nextcrop/carus.htm Interview on Triple J]
! Details
* [http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=354 Online biography]
|-
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=53324964 Carus' Myspace]
! scope="row"| ''Carus''
|
* Released: 2000
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row"| ''Mind's Eye''
|
* Released: 2002
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR003)</small><ref name="NLA Minds">{{Citation | author1 = Thompson, Carus | author2 = Carus | title = Mind's Eye | date = 2002 | publisher = Carus | url= https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/157666628 | access-date = 7 October 2020 }}</ref>
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row"| ''The Breakdown EP'' <br> (as Carus and the True Believers)
|
* Released: 2005
* Label: Carus Thompson <small>(CAR007)</small><ref name="NLA Breakd"/>
* Format: CD
|-
|}


==Awards==
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Carus}}
===AIR Awards===
[[Category:Living people]]
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [[AIR Awards]]) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
[[Category:Australian guitarists]]
{{awards table}}
[[Category:Australian male singers]]
|-
[[Category:Australian singer-songwriters]]
| [[AIR Awards of 2009|2009]]<ref name="09noms">{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2009/10/air-nominees/|title=AIR Nominees|date=19 October 2009|accessdate=19 August 2020|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918230557/https://www.auspop.com.au/2009/10/air-nominees/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="AIRwins">{{cite web|url=https://www.air.org.au/awards/history|title=History Wins|website=[[Australian Independent Record Labels Association]]|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>
[[Category:People from Western Australia]]
|''Creature of Habit''
[[Category:1976 births]]
| Best Independent Blues and Roots Album
| {{nom}}
|-
{{end}}


===WAM Song of the Year===
The [[WAM Song of the Year]] was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wam.org.au/stella-donnelly-claims-wamsoty-2017-18-grand-prize-15-sensational-songs-celebrated/|title=Stella Donnelly Claims #WAMSOTY 2017-18 Grand Prize, Plus 15 Sensational WA Songs Celebrated!|website=WAM|date=16 May 2018|access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref>


{{Awards table}} <small>(wins only)</small>
{{Australia-singer-stub}}
|-
| 2017/18
| "Lies"
| Blues / Roots Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
{{end}}


== References ==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Carus}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:21st-century Australian singers]]
[[Category:21st-century Australian male singers]]
[[Category:Western Australian musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1995]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2008]]
[[Category:Australian folk music groups]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]

Latest revision as of 12:52, 28 June 2024

Carus Thompson
Carsus Thompson (May 2023)
Background information
OriginPerth, Western Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1995 (1995)–present (present)
Websitecarusthompson.com

Carus Thompson is an Australian singer-songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. From 1995 to 2008, he performed under the title Carus and The True Believers before going solo the group disbanded. Thompson has released four studio albums, Creatures of Habit (2009), Caravan (2011), Island (February 2017) and Shakespeare Avenue (October 2019).

History

[edit]

1995–2008: Carus and The True Believers

[edit]

In 1995, 18-year-old Carus Thompson formed Carus and The True Believers. They began performing on the local pub circuit, often for four or five nights a week. Thompson lists Paul Kelly as one of his early influences.[citation needed] The group supported local performances by Australian artists, Mick Thomas (of Weddings Parties Anything), Ed Kuepper and Neil Murray.

In 2000 Carus and the True Believers released their self-titled first extended play. In 2002, they released their second EP Mind's Eye and began touring interstate.[1]

In December 2002, Carus and the True Believers, with the line-up of Thompson, Paul Keenan on drums and Noel Manyam on bass guitar, recorded their debut studio album, Songs from Martin St., in Melbourne's Martin Street Studios.[1] It was released in February 2003, which Thompson co-produced with his brother, Christian Thompson, and includes guest performances by Vikki Simpson (of the Waifs) on vocals and John Butler (of the John Butler Trio) on guitar.[1] It has an eclectic mix of rock, reggae and folk styling,[1] which reached number 18 on the Australian Independent Records chart. The group relocated to Melbourne. Paul Keenen left and Thompson recruited Jason McGann on drums.[1] The album established the trio in the new roots-folk scene, they followed with a national tour and then a tour of Europe.[1]

Thompson gave a solo performance at Fremantle's Norfolk Hotel, which was recorded by engineer James Hewgill (worked for the Waifs), and was released as a double live album, Acoustic at the Norfolk, in October 2003. It has Thompson either solo on lead vocals and acoustic guitar or accompanied by Adam Gare on violin and Dave Johnson on harmonies and mandolin.

In April 2004, Long Nights are Gone, the second studio album by Carus and the True Believers was recorded in one day in Fremantle with half the songs written and recorded on the same day.

In 2005, Carus and the True Believers released a five-track EP, Breakdown (2005).[2] The line-up joining Thompson, Johnston and Gare were Ben Franz on bass guitar and Howle Johnstone on drums and percussion,.[2] In May 2007, the band released their third studio album, Three Boxes and disbanded in 2008.

2008–present: Solo

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Thompson released his debut solo album, Creature of Habit, in March 2009, and followed with Caravan in 2011.

His third solo album Island was released in February 2017.[3] Tex Miller of Forté magazine rated it at four-and-a-half out of five and explained, "Brilliant riffs, honest heartfelt lyrics and an element that is sure to have you singing along with a smile in no time."[3]

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
Title Details
Songs from Martin St.
(as Carus and the True Believers)
  • Released: February 2003
  • Label: Carus Thompson
  • Format: CD
Long Nights Are Gone
(as Carus and the True Believers)
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR006)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Three Boxes
(as Carus and the True Believers)
  • Released: May 2007[4]
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR008)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Creatures of Habit
  • Released: March 2009[5]
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR009)
  • Format: 2xCD, digital download
Caravan
  • Released: April 2011[6]
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR010)
  • Format: 2xCD, digital download
Island
  • Released: February 2017[7]
  • Label: Carus Thompson
  • Format: CD, digital download
Shakespeare Avenue
  • Released: 4 October 2019[8]
  • Label: Carus Thompson
  • Format: CD, digital download

Live albums

[edit]
Title Details
Acoustic at the Norfolk
  • Released: October 2003[9]
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR005)
  • Format: 2xCD
  • Recorded June 2003
Cover Tapes
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Valve Records (7087)
  • Format: CD
  • Recorded: 7 June 2008
Acoustic at the Norfolk - Volume II
  • Released: July 2012[10]
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR011)
  • Format: 2xCD, Digital download
  • Recorded January 2012

Extended plays

[edit]
Title Details
Carus
  • Released: 2000
  • Format: CD
Mind's Eye
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR003)[11]
  • Format: CD
The Breakdown EP
(as Carus and the True Believers)
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Carus Thompson (CAR007)[2]
  • Format: CD

Awards

[edit]

AIR Awards

[edit]

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009[12][13] Creature of Habit Best Independent Blues and Roots Album Nominated

WAM Song of the Year

[edit]

The WAM Song of the Year was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia.[14]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2017/18 "Lies" Blues / Roots Song of the Year Won

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f "Carus Thompson – Carus". TE Archive. 19 March 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Carus and the True Believers (2005), The Breakdown, Carus Thompson, retrieved 7 October 2020
  3. ^ a b Miller, Tex (12 February 2017). "Carus Thompson: Island". Forté. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Three Boxes (DD)". Apple Music. May 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Creatures of Habit (DD)". Apple Music. March 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Caravan (DD)". Apple Music. April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Island (DD)". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Shakespeare Avenue (DD)". Apple Music. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Acoustic at the Norfolk (DD)". Apple Music. October 2003. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Acoustic at the Norfolk Volume II (DD)". Apple Music. July 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  11. ^ Thompson, Carus; Carus (2002), Mind's Eye, Carus, retrieved 7 October 2020
  12. ^ "AIR Nominees". 19 October 2009. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  13. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Stella Donnelly Claims #WAMSOTY 2017-18 Grand Prize, Plus 15 Sensational WA Songs Celebrated!". WAM. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
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