One Mans Treasure (Standard Version)

Mick Harvey is an Australian rock musician, composer, arranger and record producer. He is best known for his life-long collaboration with the singer and songwriter Nick Cave as well as his band the Birthday Party. A multi-instrumentalist, Harvey plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and drums. He also sings. Harvey recorded two solo CDs of Serge Gainsbourg songs, translated from French into English: Intoxicated Man and Pink Elephants. One Man's Treasure is his third solo album. It is an inspired and moving collection of classic songs. Some are original compositions, some of these songs once belonged to songwriters such Lee Hazelwood, Tim Buckley and the late Jeffrey Lee Pierce of the Gun Club. What links this enduring material is a spirit reminiscent of the best urban Australian alternative country music. Mute. 2005.