To give you an idea of what the fuss is all about, this website stocks MP3 files so that you can listen to 35 second snippets of "Red Wine & Blue" right now. 

If you already have MP3 capabilities, just click on the track listing.  Alternatively, if you've never used MP3 before and need the playing software, click here for the freeware WinAmp download (if you are a PC / IBM user) or click here for the freeware SoundJam download (if you are a Mac user).  If you've not used MP3 files before,   click here for instructions on how to set it all up.   

The original press release for Red Wine read -

From the ashes of the Clouds and Lounge-O -Sound comes The Dearhunters, who have delivered a sophisticated debut pop record in the shape of ‘Red Wine And Blue’. Haunting mellow songs that feature the fabulous dual vocals of Jodi Phillis (ex-Clouds) and Tim Oxley (ex-The Verys), seep into the psyche at every twist and turn.

The harmony laden ‘Mr Katherine’ opens the album and then ‘Heads’ soaked in pedal steel has Jodi’s voice in full flight. The beautiful ‘Ivy’ is as sweet and heartfelt song as you’re ever likely to hear. By the time you reach ‘Clothes’ the band has moved into seduction mode. Each track here is pure class and celebrates the wonderful collaboration of musicians that have worked on the record.

‘Red Wine and Blue’ was recorded in the lounge room at a hippy beach shack in Bundeena by Cameron McCauley. The result is a remarkable collection of bittersweet tunes that The Dearhunters are proud to label "easy listening".

Listening Instructions:  Relax, Dim the Lights & Enjoy.

Copies of "Red, Wine & Blue" are available from Candle Records, or any good record store in Australia through MDS.