Re: [powderworks] FW: Box Set

I'm sure they'll play again at some point, but things have definitely moved on, and won't go back to what they were before they "disbanded" in 2002 any time soon. Pete could still do plenty of other stuff, even if he's not part of Australia's government, or a frontman anymore. I can't say I have any idea what direction he'll go in, but why shouldn't he have options? The Break have crystallized as a new/old entity, and Bones has moved on. But I still have a faint hope that someday before they're too old, they'll crank out a new album. I know it's all speculation, a bit of a stretch, but who knows, after a couple decades apart, they may want to get back into the groove, I like to think at least. But hey, what do I know? You can only cross that bridge once you get there.

From: Chris <seeker42@gmail.com>
To: powderworks@yahoogroups.com.au
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: [powderworks] FW: Box Set - bad news

On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM, Hamish Christie <ham_christ@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

I to do feel a reunion is in the air. The Oils will be more of a large pub band as in the old days rather than footy stadiums of recent years.

I think you mean "rather than footy stadiums, as in the slightly-less-old days" ;o)

I'm 22. We've already passed the point where the Oils have been gone for more than half the time I've known them, and it's been half my lifetime since their last album. To me, at least, it's been rather a long time! (although WaveAid, Sound Relief and the release of Oils on the Water and Saturday Night at the Capitol have somewhat kept the drought at bay, we're definitely due for something new....I was rather hoping for some new live material in the box set. I'd take a reunion over that any day, but I don't think it's time to get our hopes up yet)

- Chris

From: Kate <pouncetastic@yahoo.com.au>
To: "powderworks@yahoogroups.com.au" <powderworks@yahoogroups.com.au>
Cc: "powderworks@yahoogroups.com.au" <powderworks@yahoogroups.com.au>
Sent: Monday, 23 July 2012 11:02 AM

Subject: Re: [powderworks] FW: Box Set - bad news

Well when the election is over Pete will be unemployed - totally agree reunion is officially on the table. Even Martin said it was never the end

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On 02/07/2012, at 11:10 PM, Chris Hurd <chris@dvinfo.net> wrote:

Hmm... I smell a whiff of "pending reunion" in the air... anybody else?

CH

On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM, jeremy peisley <jp1975@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

A message from the Oils office

I bring unwelcome news. The box set is back on hold.

Could you please let the list know and also tell them that I am really sorry - I do realise this is going to be a big disappointment as everyone was hoping for something new to listen to - but of course it's the band's call and they figure there will be a better time for a box set further down the track. Maybe that will be a good thing - who knows...

We will have the website up and running by August 1st. News of any other projects will be available August/September.