Ross Ryan – Smiling For The Camera (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1977

Smiling For The Camera is an LP by Ross Ryan from 1977 released on the EMI label.

About this album

Smiling For The Camera is a strong showcase for Ross Ryan’s clear-eyed Australian singer-songwriter craft. Released in 1977, the album draws on rock and thoughtful balladry, with Ryan’s direct lyrics and melodic instincts giving it a quietly distinctive voice. Songs such as Who Am I?, Not Going Nowhere and The Ballad Of Liberty Drive suggest a writer concerned with identity, movement and the tensions of ordinary life rather than easy hooks alone. In the context of late-1970s Australian rock, it stands as a concise, characterful album that highlights Ryan’s ability to balance accessibility with wit and reflection.

Genre: Pop & Rock