Etched in Blue


Etched in Blue is the first solo album by John Schumann, released in November 1987, the year after he left the folk rock band, Redgum. It was reissued on CD in 2009. At the APRA [Music Awards of 1989], Schumann won Most Performed Australasian Country Work for the lead track, "Borrowed Ground".

Album artwork

The cover art shows Schumann's face and a map in the background.

Track listing

  1. "Borrowed Ground" - 4:24
  2. "Thunder Across The Reef" - 4:35
  3. "Holy Mary" - 5:28
  4. "Coming Home" - 3:48
  5. "Safe Behind The Wire" - 3:28
  6. "He's Got The Money" - 4:02
  7. "Yuppy Days" - 4:39
  8. "After The Party" - 3:52
  9. "For The Children" - 4:12
  10. "Borrowed Ground Reprise 1788-1988" - 4:15