Your Favourite Australian Albums + Recommendations

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Natashapearljamfan said:

This is too hard, there are too many great Australian albums! Here's part of my list (limiting to only one album per band)

Double Allergic- Powderfinger (hardest choice, too many great albums)
Frogstomp- Silverchair
Cruel Guards- The Panics
Ivy & the Big Apples- Spiderbait
Tea & Sympathy- Bernard Fanning
The Living End- The Living End
Making Mirrors- Gotye

The next three I can't decide on. I have too many favorites including: Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit- Courtney Barnett; Breed Obsession- Gyroscope; Birds of Tokyo- Birds of Tokyo; Hourly Daily- You am I; Kick- INXS, Positions- Gang of Youths; Leave your soul to Science- Something for Kate; Chimneys Afire- Josh Pyke; Awake is the New Sleep- Ben Lee; Moo you Bloody Choir- Augie March; Temple of Low Men- Crowded House; Guide to Better Living-Grinspoon; Gravity Won't Get You High- The Grates; Highway to Hell- ACDC. I was also recently introduced to Karnivool and I'm loving Themata and Sound Awake. Oh I forgot Tough Love -Magic Dirt. I'm sure I've forgotten many others.

I struggled massively, and left some great albums out. I can't believe I left out Tea and Sympathy - I must have worn that album out when it was released. Forgot about Grinspoon, the Living End Debut is killer and I loved Sunset Studies by Augie March (There's no such place is a beautiful song)

I was stuck on which Powderfinger album to pick and went with Internationalist. Double Allergic was my runner up though. Same with Silverchair, although I think Diorama is there best work, Frogstomp was such a cool album

Natashapearljamfan

This thread has made me pull out some old cds! I'm looking forward to the weekend and might have an Aussie band theme.

reesdog

In no particular order..

AC/DC - Powerage.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Good Son.
You Am I - Hi-fi Way.
The Angels - Dark Room.
AC/DC - If You Want Blood, You've Got It (Live Album).
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Abbatoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus.
The Vines - Highly Evolved.
You Am I - Hourly Daily.
AC/DC - Back In Black.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Let Love In.

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Natashapearljamfan said:

This thread has made me pull out some old cds! I'm looking forward to the weekend and might have an Aussie band theme.

Whilst doing some stuff around the house on Saturday, The Powderfinger catalogue got a good work out. Double Allergic is such a good album, as was the Mr Kneebone EP

Natashapearljamfan

I don't think I've heard the Mr Kneebone EP. Was that their first? This thread has been lots of fun....ashame it's slowed down.

I had an Aussie music weekend and I also pulled out Powderfinger, and Silverchair, Gotye, Gyroscope, Karnivool and Spiderbait.

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Natashapearljamfan said:

I don't think I've heard the Mr Kneebone EP. Was that their first? This thread has been lots of fun....ashame it's slowed down.

I had an Aussie music weekend and I also pulled out Powderfinger, and Silverchair, Gotye, Gyroscope, Karnivool and Spiderbait.

Mr Kneebone was released later - Transfusion was their second EP in about 93 and then their first album, Parables for Wooden Ears came out in 94. They signed a record deal and then tried to change their sound to suit the grunge explosion on their first album, it's got a few good songs on it, but not really recognisable as "Powderfinger" compared to everything from Double Allergic. Thankfully they went back to doing what they do best when writing Double Allergic.

Here's a link to part one of a doco/interview and they talk about the first album about half way through
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j-W-WCpTUg

pj8

Pretty much every album The Church/Steve Kilbey has put out.

goldrush

Man I miss Powderfinger!

Natashapearljamfan

No Coder said:

Natashapearljamfan said:

I don't think I've heard the Mr Kneebone EP. Was that their first? This thread has been lots of fun....ashame it's slowed down.

I had an Aussie music weekend and I also pulled out Powderfinger, and Silverchair, Gotye, Gyroscope, Karnivool and Spiderbait.

Mr Kneebone was released later - Transfusion was their second EP in about 93 and then their first album, Parables for Wooden Ears came out in 94. They signed a record deal and then tried to change their sound to suit the grunge explosion on their first album, it's got a few good songs on it, but not really recognisable as "Powderfinger" compared to everything from Double Allergic. Thankfully they went back to doing what they do best when writing Double Allergic.

Here's a link to part one of a doco/interview and they talk about the first album about half way through
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j-W-WCpTUg

Thanks for the video...I've got the DVD at home, but it was great to watch this again...thinking this weekend I might have to pull this DVD out and watch it. I'm thinking I'll also have to track down Mr kneebone and transfusion.

Natashapearljamfan

goldrush said:

Man I miss Powderfinger!

Don't we all!
But I'm enjoying Bernard's new solo music.

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Natashapearljamfan said:

goldrush said:

Man I miss Powderfinger!

Don't we all!
But I'm enjoying Bernard's new solo music.

Powderfinger had a great run of some stellar albums. Their last 2 albums had some great tracks, but didn't hit the heights of Double Allergic through to Vulture St. Still wish they were around as a group through. Hopefully in the next 5 years they get back together for a new album, when they realise how much they miss each other

Bernard's latest album is pretty damn good and a vast improvement on Departures.

Natashapearljamfan

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Natashapearljamfan said:

goldrush said:

Man I miss Powderfinger!

Don't we all!
But I'm enjoying Bernard's new solo music.

Powderfinger had a great run of some stellar albums. Their last 2 albums had some great tracks, but didn't hit the heights of Double Allergic through to Vulture St. Still wish they were around as a group through. Hopefully in the next 5 years they get back together for a new album, when they realise how much they miss each other

Bernard's latest album is pretty damn good and a vast improvement on Departures.

Yes I loved Vulture Street too.

I hoped Bernard would realise how much he missed the big crowds when he did the One Night Stand for Triple J last year.

Bernard was inspired over Christmas and wrote a few more songs to go on the second half of his double album, so it's delaying the release to May, I'm sure we will be happy with the extra songs.

josevolution

Speaking of Australia Midnight Oil is about to announce tour by end of week , can't wait I hope they will come here I've seen them a bunch of times great band ..

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josevolution said:

Speaking of Australia Midnight Oil is about to announce tour by end of week , can't wait I hope they will come here I've seen them a bunch of times great band ..

Yeah, announcement is schedule for tomorrow. Really looking forward to it as they are a great live band. I have seen them 5 times over the years through stadiums to small clubs and each show has been great

On a side note - I just couldn't get into Peter Garrett's solo album. Tried to give it a go with multiple listens, but it misses Rob Hirst's touch.

Longueuil

The Cat Empire - Steal the light or any album, they are all fantastic. Such a great band.
Xavier Rudd - Spirit bird

josevolution

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josevolution said:

Speaking of Australia Midnight Oil is about to announce tour by end of week , can't wait I hope they will come here I've seen them a bunch of times great band ..

Yeah, announcement is schedule for tomorrow. Really looking forward to it as they are a great live band. I have seen them 5 times over the years through stadiums to small clubs and each show has been great

On a side note - I just couldn't get into Peter Garrett's solo album. Tried to give it a go with multiple listens, but it misses Rob Hirst's touch.

Talk about a great drummer damn can't wait to see them again I've seen them only in small settings ...

HesCalledDyer

If my calculations are correct, 5pm EDT today is when the Midnight Oil announcement will be made for us east coast US folks.

eeriepadave

Heard this Australian song/band on the radio, sounded decent. great name. not sure about the rest of the album

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XW8yofuGao

reesdog

eeriepadave said:

Heard this Australian song/band on the radio, sounded decent. great name. not sure about the rest of the album

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XW8yofuGao

Saw these guys at a festival here in Auckland about 2 weeks ago, they were great, so much energy, fun and good tunes!

Thoughts_Arrive

Cosmic Psychos - Go The Hack

BrainofBGA

Some of my favourites include:

Spiderbait - Ivy and the Big Apples (seeing them live in two weeks, they're playing this album in full)
Silverchair - Young Modern (all of them are great though)
Grinspoon - Guide to Better Living
Powderfinger - Internationalist
You Am I - Hi Fi Way
Cold Chisel - East
Jebediah - Jebediah
John Farnham - Whispering Jack
INXS - Kick
Midnight Oil - 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 and Diesel and Dust
Wolfmother - Wolfmother
Peeping Tom - Music Swap Shop (local Melbourne Stoner rock band who sadly aren't around any more)
Regurgitator - Unit

pljam

Forgot to put in
TEX,DON and CHARLIE - SAD BUT TRUE
TEX PERKINS AND THE DARK HORSES- DARK HORSES

No Coder

Thought I'd add some newer albums that have been getting a spin this year - 

DMA's - For Now
Stonefield - Far From Earth
Camp Cope - How to Make Friends and Socialise
City Calm Down - Echoes in Blue
Hockey Dad - Blend Inn
Middle Kids - Lost Friends


Some other ones from the last few years - 

The Teskey Brothers - Half Mile Harvest
Tired Lion - Dumb Days
Violent Soho - Waco

helplessdancer

xavier rudd's new album out now!
i have massive expectations on this one and thought nana was his absolute best ever

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Thought I'd update the title of the thread to include recommendations.
I'll add the below album, which is now in my top 10 albums.
Gang of Youths - Go Farther in Lightness

This is my favourite track off the album, which is full of great tracks

https://youtu.be/quv_XFtVJ3A

redraw

No Coder said:

Thought I'd update the title of the thread to include recommendations.
I'll add the below album, which is now in my top 10 albums.
Gang of Youths - Go Farther in Lightness

This is my favourite track off the album, which is full of great tracks

https://youtu.be/quv_XFtVJ3A

Probably my favourite song off this amazing album as well...

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redraw said:

No Coder said:

Thought I'd update the title of the thread to include recommendations.
I'll add the below album, which is now in my top 10 albums.
Gang of Youths - Go Farther in Lightness

This is my favourite track off the album, which is full of great tracks

https://youtu.be/quv_XFtVJ3A

Probably my favourite song off this amazing album as well...

I must admit to being a sucker for a good quality slow song, but this one just spoke to me on the first listen. I get lost in it every time

timdwilli

Everything Tame Impala/Pond/Gum/San Cisco...I guess I just love that Perth sound! Saw Pond last week...amazing live show

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Went and saw Tired Lion on Saturday in their final show for their current tour. Lead singer had to cancel the Friday night show in Sydney due to sickness and not having her voice, so was excited when the Brisbane show wasn't cancelled. Great show and whilst you could see she wasn't full strength in her voice, the show certainly didn't suffer. Better band live than on record and will definitely be seeing then again. Lead singer of Violent Soho was in the mosh pit too

Here's a clip of them live from a Triple J gig- 

https://youtu.be/BajnuFh95bM

Thoughts_Arrive

Tired Lion, gee they've gotten bigger since I first heard their songs on Soundcloud years ago.