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“Lyndon Wesley has two sons, Finn and Jet. His new mini-album, While The World Lay Sleeping, is more Finn than Jet. And this guy deserves the Crowded House comparison because this is classic pop songwriting. The disc grabs you from the opening line – “A broken man is what I am…” But though some of the lyrics are downbeat, Lyndon is a melody master.” Jeff Jenkins - Inpress
"The opening cut here, Happiness Is Falling Down, could be the best song that won't be a hit this year. It should be all over commercial radio but because this is an independent release, it will probably be met with a sea of ignorance. Wake up to Lyndon Wesley's pop charms!" - musicaustraliaguide.com
"Six gorgeous, acoustic guitar-led (with full band accompaniment), dreamily sung pop songs that falls smack dab into the realm of artists like Neil Finn/Crowded House, Fran King, Tamas Wells, Elliott Smith, Arthur Yoria and David William! Featuring heavenly harmonies and lots of layered guitars! EXCELLENT!!!" - Koolkatmusik.com
"Best song on this six-tracker would have to be the beautiful upbeat 'A New Ceremony' but with five other equally as interesting songs, Lyndon Wesley looks set to make his mark." - The Buzz
Discography
1998 - Stupid Adventures LP
2003 - Our Finest Hour EP
2006 - While The World Lay Sleeping EP
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Bio
A son of a preacher man and described as ‘a melody master’, by Jeff Jenkins, Lyndon has won numerous song-writing awards and written and produced three albums since 1998.
Born in Geelong and raised on the West Australian Aboriginal mission fields, Lyndon’s formative years were spent hunting, making milo-trucks and gings (kind of slingshot), playing doogs (marbles), riding homemade bicycles and of course, playing guitar.
Lyndon found his feet listening to bands such as Crowded House, U2 and The Eagles and cites Daniel Lanois, Jimmy Webb, Neil Finn and Mark Knopfler as key influences.
After travelling extensively throughout Australia and many acoustic shows later, Lyndon's debut album 'Stupid Adventures' spawned the Lyndon Wesley Band, which promoted the album to local audiences across Melbourne.
As a solo performer Lyndon continues to open shows for artists such as Ross Wilson, Mark Seymour and Don Walker. Fronting his electric outfit, the Malvern Stars, further defines the often-understated melodies and strong harmonies that Lyndon's reputation is fast being built upon.
2006 has seen the release of Lyndon’s best work yet, in the form of a 6 track mini album, ‘While The World Lay Sleeping’. Deserving comparisons to Neil Finn and more recently, Shane Nicholson give you an idea of style and sound. “…Gorgeous, dreamily sung pop songs…” (koolkatmusik.com), that appear to be as instinctive as they are orchestrated.
Lyndon resides in Melbourne with his wife and two boys.
While The World Lay Sleeping is Lyndon’s current 6 Track EP and is distributed by MGM.
Lyndon knows the exact location of every item in the supermarket, and when in Sydney he chooses to stay at the Sebel Townhouse.
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