Apply titled, "Too Late The Hero" is the debut album release for PlanB which could easily never have happened. From a band that built its reputation on extensive touring of mainland Australia during the mid 80's, the PlanB of 2013 has expanded its horizons to the international scene. "Too Late The Hero" accurately captures the band in a state of transition with several tracks penned (but not recorded) back in the 80's. Bass player "Sneaky" Pete Flierl wrote all the songs, though the album is very much a band effort with Pete, Patrick & Rob all taking turns at the brass arrangements and with Brett and other band members having an influence on lyrics and structure.
Special thanks must go to Walter Kiess and Wayne Baker for their magical work in the studio to capture the essence of the PlanB sound. We dedicate this album to all our current and future fans & supporters and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Additional musicians: John Appleby (drums track 14), Victor Flierl (piano track 4), Walter "Jagermeister" Kiess (all drums except track 14), David O'Callaghan (all tenor sax except track 1, 5, &12), Jim Paterson (trombone solo track 6), Peter Spooner (keyboards track 5), Glen Torrens (tenor sax tracks 1, 5, & 12), Tran Manh Tuan (sax solos for tracks 2 & 3) and Peter Tuske (violin track 9). Backing vocals: May Dickin, Tina Fletcher, Chris Goodall, Walter Kiess and Catherine Lambert.