Not So Dusty (album)
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| Not So Dusty | |
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| Compilation album | |
| Released | 7 September 1998 |
| Label | EMI |
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Not So Dusty is a compilation album of Slim Dusty songs covered by Australian musicians. It was released in Australia by EMI in 1998. It was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Country Album.
Not So Dusty received positive reviews and was certified gold.[1] Gary Tippet of the Sunday Age gave it 3 stars[2] and Peter Lalor of the Daily Telegraph gave it 7/10 although he noted that most of the Australian country outfits on the album "seem to bland out with their attempt at authentic outings".[3] Keith Glass writing in the Sunday Herald Sun says "but what could have been a dodgy concept is mainly highly entertaining."[4] The Age's Mike Daly calls it "a splendid tribute by some diverse performers."[5] and the Sunday Mail calls it a "wonderful tribute".[6]
It was reported that Slim Dusty enjoyed the album saying "I've had a lot of tributes over the years but that's a very touching one. I feel very honoured – everyone really put their heart and soul into each track."[7]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 1999, the album was nominated for Best Country Album.[8]