Three is the second studio album of Australian jam band The John Butler Trio.
All the music and lyrics were written and arranged by John Butler except Earthbound Child, which Ozzie Rea co-wrote.The CD insert states this fact and I personally know Ozzie and he receives 20% of the royalties for this song. The album was recorded, engineered and mixed by Shaun O'Callaghan at Studio Couch, North Fremantle, Western Australia. Robin Mai, Nicky Bomba, and Joe Camilleri mastered it at Woodstock Studios. The John Butler Trio and Shaun O'Callaghan produced the album. John Butler designed the cover concept with Matt and Iowana at Insomnia Design.
There were guest appearances by: Paul Boon - didgeridoo George Rrurrambu - intro vocals on "Money" Rosie Johnstone, David Broadfoot & Brenda Fost - backing vocals
In 2001, Three won the ARIA Award for Best Independent Release.
In the United States, it was released on ATO Records, with a few more tracks than the Australian CD - partly because it was the first John Butler Trio album released in the United States.
Australian track listing All music and lyrics written and arranged by John Butler.
"Betterman" – 8:16 "Attitude" – 6:09 "Media" – 5:19 "Believe" – 3:59 "Take" – 8:01 "Life Ain't What It Seems" – 7:04 "Money" – 11:33 "Foundation" – 14:47
U.S. track listing Source:JBT website: US track listing "Betterman" – 8:19 "Attitude" – 6:13 "Media" – 6:04 "Believe" – 4:02 "Take" – 8:05 "Life Ain't What It Seems" – 8:14 "Money" – 11:33 "Pickapart – 2:59 "Earthbound Child – 3:50 "Don't Understand" – 4:31
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2001)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PeakpositionAustralian (ARIA Charts)88Chart (2002)PeakpositionAustralian (ARIA Charts)67
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