Paul Kelly “Seventy”
Australia’s master storyteller marks a major milestone with an album that solidifies his artistic legacy. After a six-year gap between his self-written albums Nature (2018) and Fever Longing Still (2024), Kelly has returned with a new record just one year later.
This latest release is especially significant as it commemorates Kelly’s thirtieth album, his fiftieth year in music, and his seventieth year of life—hence the title, “Seventy”.
Across five decades, Kelly’s music has become a soundtrack to Australian life and culture. He has received numerous accolades, including seventeen ARIA awards for recording and five APRA awards for songwriting. In 2025, he was honored with the AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution, presented by famed actor Russell Crowe, a longtime fan.
While last year’s Fever Longing Still confirmed Kelly’s enduring creative spark, Seventy perfectly encapsulates his extensive and celebrated career. This album is not a compilation or a collection of unreleased tracks; rather, it showcases the full range of Kelly’s evolving sound.
“Seventy” musically encompasses the gamut of Kelly’s sound through the ages.
Author's summary: Paul Kelly's “Seventy” celebrates a lifetime of artistry, marking thirty albums and fifty years in music with a dynamic, career-spanning record that honors his impact on Australian culture.