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-penned albums Nature (2018) and Fever Longing Still (2024), Kelly has released a new album just twelve months after the latter.
This latest work is especially significant as it celebrates Kelly’s thirtieth album, his fiftieth year in music, and his seventieth birth year—hence the title “Seventy”.
Career Highlights
- Over five decades, Kelly’s music has become a soundtrack to Australian life and culture.
- He has earned seventeen ARIA awards for recording and five APRA awards for songwriting.
- In 2025, he received the AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution, presented by renowned film star Russell Crowe, a lifelong Kelly fan.
Creative Continuity
If the 2024 album Fever Longing Still showed Kelly’s creative spirit was still vibrant, then Seventy perfectly encapsulates his long and admired career.
“Australia’s master storyteller celebrates a significant landmark with an album that cements his artistic legacy.”
Author’s summary: Paul Kelly’s “Seventy” commemorates his remarkable 50-year career with a milestone album that reflects his enduring influence on Australian music.