John Butler is the first full-length album by the John Butler Trio, released 27 December 1998.
It was recorded at Studio Couch, Fremantle and engineered by George Nikoloudis and Shaun O'Callaghan, mixed by Shaun O'Callaghan and George Nikoloudis and mastered by Shaun O'Callaghan and Richard Mahony at Studio Couch and Toad Hall.
All music and lyrics were written, arranged and produced by John Butler, except for the words of the chorus in "Colours" which were from Sly and the Family Stone.
With Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on bass, the first version of the group recorded the album in December 1998 which was launched at Mojos Bar in North Fremantle.
Track listing All songs written and composed by John Butler, except where noted.
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog Australia 27 December 1998 Independent CD JB-002 13 November 2000 MGM Distribution JBT001
Personnel John Butler - resonator [Dobro] guitar, guitar [11 string], vocals Gavin Shoesmith - bass guitar and double bass Jason McGann - percussion
Credits Arrangements, Artwork, Producer - John Butler Artwork [Design, Layout] - Peter Nicol Engineer, Mixer - George Nikoloudis, Shaun O'Callaghan Mastering - Richard Mahony, Shaun O'Callaghan Photography [Disc Pic] - Tony Gajewski Photography [Photos Of John Butler's Art Pieces] - Danny Khoo
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