Carus Thompson

Carus Thompson is an Australian singer-songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. From 1995 to 2008, he performed under the title Carus and The True Believers before going solo with the group disbanding. Thompson has released four studio albums, Creatures of Habit, Caravan (2011), Island (2017) and Shakespeare Avenue (2019).

Career 1995–2008: Carus and The True Believers In 1995, 18-year-old Thompson formed Carus and The True Believers. They began performing on the local pub circuit, often for four or five nights a week. Thompson lists Paul Kelly as one of his early influences. The group supported local performances by Australian artists, Mick Thomas (of Weddings Parties Anything), Ed Kuepper and Neil Murray.

In 2000 Carus and the True Believers released their self-titled first extended play. In 2002, they released their second EP Mind's Eye and began touring interstate. It was released in February 2003, which Thompson co-produced with his brother, Christian Thompson, and includes guest performances by Vikki Simpson (of the Waifs) on vocals and John Butler (of the John Butler Trio) on guitar. The line-up joining Thompson, Johnston and Gare were Ben Franz on bass guitar and Howle Johnstone on drums and percussion. Tex Miller of Forté magazine rated it at four-and-a-half out of five and explained, "Brilliant riffs, honest heartfelt lyrics and an element that is sure to have you singing along with a smile in no time." Label: Carus Thompson (CAR008) Format: CD, digital download

Released: March 2009 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR009) Format: 2xCD, digital download

Released: April 2011 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR010) Format: 2xCD, digital download

Released: February 2017 Label: Carus Thompson Format: CD, digital download

Released: 4 October 2019 Label: Carus Thompson Format: CD, digital download

Live albums Title Details Acoustic at the Norfolk Released: October 2003 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR005) Format: 2xCD Recorded June 2003 Cover Tapes Released: 2008 Label: Valve Records (7087) Format: CD Recorded: 7 June 2008 Acoustic at the Norfolk - Volume II Released: July 2012 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR011) Format: 2xCD, Digital download Recorded January 2012

Extended plays Title Details

Released: 2000 Format: CD

Released: 2002 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR003) Format: CD

Released: 2005 Label: Carus Thompson (CAR007) Creature of Habit Best Independent Blues and Roots Album

WAM Song of the Year The WAM Song of the Year was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia.

(wins only) 2017/18 "Lies" Blues / Roots Song of the Year