Rowland S. Howard - Pop Crimes

Pop Crimes is the second solo studio album by Australian musician Rowland S. Howard, originally released in October 2009 via Liberation Music.

Rowland S. Howard was an Australian rock musician best known for his work with The Birthday Party and his solo career.

In 2009, not long prior to his untimely death, Rowland S. Howard released his second album, Pop Crimes. The eight sublime tracks on Pop Crimes reinforce the legacy of the gifted artist, and prove why his records are so treasured amongst music critics and fans alike.

Jonnie Standish of HTRK features on the song “(I Know) A Girl Called Jonny”, and the album features musicians Mick Harvey, JP Shilo, and Brian Hooper. Pop Crimes was produced by Lindsay Gravina (Jet, The Living End, Magic Dirt).

“When I first heard The Birthday Party, besides the great songs and singer, I was drawn to the sound of Rowland S. Howard. It seemed that everything he did was something I had never heard before. Not only was his sound unique but what he was playing was completely from somewhere else. And then there was his voice, this deep well of emotion you knew was real. An absolutely brilliant musician and songwriter with no bad records across all the different bands he was in. A friendly and funny guy as well. I’m so glad these records are back out again.” – Henry Rollins.

This album is a limited reissue on 180 gram audiophile black vinyl with printed insert, the vinyl is pressed at Pallas in Germany and this 2020 reissue is via Bloodlines Australia.