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In 2016, Crighton reflected on these years saying, "I was quite green. It felt good at the time, it just never hit home. I was involved in a lot of different projects. It was a good journey and I learned a lot. I left that part of me behind musically because it just didn't feel like me anymore."
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is an album that will gift new layers with repeat listens, revealing more and more of
William's soul, the artist's honest storytelling capturing the many facets of the Australian character that will resonate deeply." The album won the
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Crighton recording the album as well as free entrance into Crighton's live shows for the rest of their natural lives, a signed pre-release CD of the album and a membership card suitable for framing.
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Crighton's first overseas trip occurred in 2005 where he completed a three month residency in
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Crighton realised he missed Australia. He said, "I came home with a longing for connection and though music was a part of me I still didn't know how I would be able to do it."
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Crighton's powerful sound into sprawling new planes and finds the singer-songwriter bringing a cinematographer's eye for detail to bear on his unique and immersive lyrical style."
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