VA - Great Australian Rock, Rare & Forgotten (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CDs)

RARE & FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIAN ROCK

VA - Great Australian Rock, Rare & Forgotten (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CDs)

This collection shines a light on the overlooked and nearly lost pieces and hard-to-find gems of Australian music history; rare singles and forgotten tracks that helped define the nation's sound but have remained elusive over time. It embraces not only Australian artists but also the New Zealand musicians who settled in and recorded in Australia, contributing to the country’s rich musical landscape.

While iconic Australian rock is widely celebrated, many songs have faded into obscurity, slipping through the cracks of mainstream recognition despite their impact on the local scene, yet they represent the artistry, experimentation, and diversity that shaped Australian rock. Whether they were fleeting chart appearances, cult favorites, or hidden gems from albums long out of circulation, each track holds a unique place in the nation’s musical evolution.

Many of the tracks in this 6CD presentation are from the '80s and '90s but also reflects songs from the period late 1970s through the early 2000s. The Australian rock landscape was a melting pot of experimental sounds, blending classic rock, synth-pop, and alternative influences. The tracks in this collection, some long out of print or scarcely available outside dedicated collector circles; reflect the diversity and evolution of the scene. Artists like Vertical Hold, The Venetians, and Technicians contributed unique synth-driven pop-rock creations that thrived in their time but rarely resurface in modern playlists. Meanwhile, acts like Rattling Sabres, Cattletruck, and No Justice embraced the raw energy of Australian pub rock, crafting anthems that never reached global charts but still hold significance for dedicated fans.

Tracks from Scary Bill, Boystar, and Sirens feat. The Housemates highlight how the Australian rock world continuously evolved, sometimes blending club-friendly production with traditional rock arrangements. Each song carries the weight of an era, a story of an artist pushing their creativity while battling the fleeting nature of commercial success.

This set revives those moments, offering a nostalgic yet fresh perspective on the country’s musical past; ensuring they aren't forgotten but instead celebrated for their lasting impact. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 1927 - Don't Forget Me 4:38 1990

02 Alex Lloyd - Brand New Day 4:08 2005

03 Ana Christensen - Isolate Your Heart 4:12 1990

04 Falling Joys - Lock It 4:38 1990

05 Triffids - A Trick of the Light 3:51 1988

06 Avion - Ships 5:00 1986

07 Crowded House - Sister Madly 2:52 1988

08 Jeff Duff Orchestra - Walk on The Wild Side 4:27 1989

09 Natalie Imbruglia - Why 4:20 1998

10 Delta Goodrem - I Don't Care 3:41 2001

11 Olivia Newton-John - Toughen Up 3:49 1986

12 John Farnham - Too Much Too Soon 3:25 1981

13 Radiators - Room Full of Diamonds 4:43 1981

14 Richard Clapton - Goodbye Barbara Ann 4:43 1984

15 Doug Parkinson - Arcade 2:58 1979

16 Mondo Rock - Rule of Threes 4:05 1986

17 Chosen Few - Rise 4:05 1989

18 Chris Bailey - Bridges 3:57 1991

19 Deadstar - Don't it Get You Down 3:34 1996

20 Tommy Emmanuel - Determination 4:47 1991

CD2

21 Cockroaches - Permanently Single 3:34 1988

22 Colin James Hay - Hold Me 4:11 1986

23 Black Sorrows - The Crack-Up 3:25 1989

24 Company of Strangers - Daddy's Gonna Make You a Star 4:41 1993

25 Chinless Elite - I Heard it Through The Grapevine 3:50 1985

26 Brian Cadd - Land of The Video 4:27 1985

27 Dionne Farris - I Know 3:50 1995

28 Dragon - Western Girls 4:09 1986

29 Deckchairs Overboard - Walking in the Dark 3:53 1984

30 Dropbears - Shall We Go 4:38 1984

31 Jenny Morris - Zero 4:35 1992

32 Ratcat - Holiday 3:25 1992

33 Mondo Rock - Il Mondo Caffe 2:47 1982

34 Makers - Big Picture 4:15 1990

35 Keith Urban - Only You 3:38 1991

36 Go-Betweens - Streets of Your Town 3:38 1988

37 Rockmelons - Sweat it Out (feat. Peter Blakely) 3:54 1985

38 GEISHA - Kabuki 4:12 1985

39 Tina Arena - Strong as Steel 5:06 1990

40 Dugites - Cut The Talking 3:41 1983

CD3

41 Richard Clapton - The Heart of It 4:23 1984

42 John Farnham - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 3:14 1977

43 Jon English - Some People (Have All The Fun) 3:56 1983

44 Shane Howard - If the Well Runs Dry 4:37 1990

45 Sandshoe Willie & The Worn Out Soul Band - How About A Beer for The Horse 2:56 1979

46 Doug Parkinson - Better Keep Your Hands Off My ( Pontential New Girlfriend) 3:19 1982

47 GANGgajang - Initiation 3:28 1987

48 Frente! - What's Come Over Me 4:01 1996

49 Girl Overboard - Permanent Friend 3:50 1990

50 Beargarden - The Finer Things 3:38 1984

51 Gordon Franklin and The Wilderness Ensemble - Let The Franklin Flow 3:38 1983

52 Clive Young - Something Special 4:32 1989

53 Kate Miller-Heidke - Australian Idol 4:05 2016

54 Little River Band - If I Get Lucky 3:56 1990

55 Mark Holden - Who Do You Love 3:36 1983

56 Daniel Johns and Paul Mac - Rain 4:48 2000

57 James Freud - One Fine Day 4:40 1989

58 Ross Wilson - Dark Side of the Man 3:58 1989

59 Sparklers - Merry Go Round 3:24 1987

60 Ups & Downs - The Living Kind 3:47 1986

CD4

61 Venetians - Must Believe 4:27 1988

62 Miranda Murphy - That Girl 3:36 2004

63 Lynne Hamilton - Getting into Love 2:59 1979

64 Solid Citizens - Singing in The Shower 3:07 1984

65 Tamara Jaber - Hard for Me 3:58 2005

66 Tanya Bowra - Heaven and Earth 4:06 1989

67 Leon Berger - Show Me The Way to The Jungle 3:18 1977

68 Koo De Tah - Missed You All Along 3:24 1986

69 Tina Arena - Images of Love 4:14 1990

70 Little River Band - No Reins on Me 4:38 1986

71 Tim Finn - Home for My Heart 4:03 1985

72 Atomic Beat Squad - Hurt 4:38 1990

73 Die Laughing - Running From The Guns 3:34 1987

74 Eurogliders - Listen 3:29 1988

75 Icehouse - Cross the Border 3:59 1986

76 Jenny Morris - Self Deceiver 3:32 1990

77 Indecent Obsession - Never Gonna Stop 3:52 1989

78 Ignatius Jones - wWhispering Your Name 3:40 1983

79 Pseudo Echo - Try 4:18 1986

80 Schnell Fenster - Love-Hate Relationship 3:49 1988

CD5

81 Expression - Total Eclipse 4:55 1983

82 Mighty Big Crime - Sugar Daddy 3:59 1991

83 Split Enz - Two of A Kind 3:40 1983

84 Beatfish - Out of Control (Round and Round) 4:04 1991

85 Boxcar - Gas Stop (Who Do You Think You Are) 4:22 1990

86 Boystar - Loverboy 3:31 2002

87 Do Re Mi - Idiot Grin 2:23 1985

88 Flash & The Pan - Midnight Man 3:45 1984

89 Frente! - What's Come Over Me (The Angel's Frampton Comes Alive Mix) 6:35 1996

90 Go 101 - Jealous Heart 3:51 1989

91 Sharon O'Neill - Danced in The Fire 4:03 1987

92 Koo De Tah - Think of Me 3:56 1986

93 Dennis Wilson - Bobby and The Space Invaders 2:55 1979

94 Spaniards - What Can I Do 4:02 1986

95 Tatu - Imperfect Girl 3:51 2000

96 Technicians - Clockwork Clown 3:04 1987

97 Twins - All Mixed Up 3:12 1991

98 Venetians - Chinese I's (Here Come the Minute Men) 3:50 1983

99 Steeltown - Hero 3:51 1991

100 Sirens feat. The Housemates - Housemates Song 3:39 2001

CD6

101 Vertical Hold - My Imagination 2:57 1981

102 Kids in The Kitchen - Revolution Love 4:09 1987

103 Collette - Who do You think You Are 3:50 1990

104 Angry Anderson - Heaven 4:34 1990

105 Cattletruck - Resurrection Shuffle 3:56 1987

106 Mark Edwards - Land of The Living 3:52 1986

107 Choirboys - Rendezvous 4:09 1991

108 Martin Plaza - Best Foot Forward 2:54 1986

109 Matt Moffitt - All that Stuff 4:04 1986

110 Roxus - Stand Back 3:23 1989

111 Bruce Samazan - One of a Kind 3:52 1992

112 Scary Bill - Western World 3:26 1989

113 Ian Moss - Mr. Rain 4:20 1989

114 Men at Work - Hard Luck Story 3:42 1985

115 Dragon - Summer 3:44 1989

116 No Justice - Lately 3:01 1990

117 Noiseworks - Love Somebody 4:24 1987

118 Rick Price - A House Divided 4:24 1993

119 Rattling Sabres - All Fired Up 4:35 1987

120 Chris Franklin - Bloke 3:53 2000

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