Released 27 June 1997 Recorded April 1997 Length 10:22 | Format CD, 7" vinyl Genre Alternative rock Label Murmur | |
"Leaving Home" is a song from Slightly Odway, the debut album of Australian alternative rock band, Jebediah. It was written by band members, Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell, Vanessa Thornton and Brett Mitchell. It was released as a single on 27 June 1997 on the Murmur label, which peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Singles Chart and reached number 10 in the Triple J Hottest 100 music poll for 1997.
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Reception
"Leaving Home" was released as a single by Jebediah on 27 June 1997 on the Murmur label from their debut album, Slightly Odway. The song reached number 48 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was listed at number 10 in the Triple J Hottest 100 music poll for 1997. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, described "Jerks of Attention" and "Leaving Home" as "two cracking singles".
Jonathan Lewis of AllMusic reviewed Slightly Odway, and wrote "Opening with the song that really launched their career, 'Leaving Home', the band sets the scene for what is to come. Loud guitars, cartoonishly simple lyrics, and a chorus that would send even the tamest of mosh-pits into a frenzy. And all of it topped by Kevin Mitchell's bizarre singing style – a mess of twisted vowels and the same sort of pronunciation that had James Reyne's fans reaching for their lyric sheets in confusion."
Music video
The music video featured the band playing on the front lawn of a suburban home.
Limited edition vinyl release
It was later released as a limited edition vinyl, with only 250 made for a Perth, Australia release.
Track listing
All tracks written by Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell, Vanessa Thornton and Brett Mitchell.