Five for Five with Laura Imbruglia

I first met Laura many years ago (lost count to be honest) but i distinctly remember our first interaction. I went to the record store she worked  and asked her if she had particular albums from Poison & Motley Crue. She looked at me with what can only be described as ridicule meets disdain meets sorrow for me. (it's not like i asked for the debut Kip Winger solo album, Air Supply or Meat Loaf, but whatever). Either way, they didn't have the albums i was after because they are obviously both great bands that are still popular to this day, but Laura and i managed to keep in touch, though I rarely mentioned hair metal in her presence or otherwise around her ever again. Anyway, she's got a new album out (i'm still trying to get my hands on) and between the release of that, playing shows and working in the Australian Music Industry in Victoria, Laura kindly answered a couple questions. Here they are. Cheers Laura.

I would have to say my latest album "Scared Of You". It's been a perfect combination for me- happiness with the songs, the producer, the band, the videos, the art, the public reception and all the cool stuff that's come my way since putting it out.

As it's my fourth album, I'm finally getting to a point of comfort and confidence in writing, in the studio, and in my decision-making in relation to music. It makes it much easier to create music that I'm proud of, to try new things, and to aim higher than I have previously. And I get to share the experience with some of my closest friends. I was friends with my band members before we started work on the album, but we've all grown closer and I've cherished our friendships in what has been a really trying year for a few of us personally.

2. What is the favourite show you've played and why?
There are so many faves for different reasons, but we got to play two shows supporting Teenage Fanclub earlier this year and they're one of my all-time favourite bands so that was definitely a highlight for me. Boogie Festival was also really fun and we got the perfect time slot - sunset on the opening night with heaps of people watching our set, and then we could relieve ourselves of all responsibilities and party for the rest of the weekend.

3. What are your top 5 desert island albums?
Magnetic Fields "69 Love Songs" (bang for buck + inclusion of intelligent and wry lyrics to keep your brain working)
Fleetwood Mac "Rumors" (Important - must be the reissue including "Silver Springs")

Liz Phair "Exile In Guyville" (all killer no filler)
The Carpenters "The Singles 1969-1981" (it's missing a few songs I love, but it would be enough to keep me happy)
Teenage Fanclub "Bandwagonesque" (it's hard to pick just 5 though and I would possibly pick different records if you asked me tomorrow)