AUSSIE ROCK
VA - The Australian Revolution [1993] (2 x CDs)
The Australian Revolution 2-CD set, released by Mushroom Records in 1993, is a must-have for any fan of Australian music. This compilation features a fantastic mix of rock, pop, and new wave tracks from iconic artists like Skyhooks, Split Enz, The Church, and Jimmy Barnes. With its diverse genres and timeless hits, this collection showcases the vibrant Australian music scene of the late 20th century. The album is a nostalgic journey through some of the best tracks that defined Australian music, making it a perfect addition to any music lover's collection. Highly recommended for its quality and variety! (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Skyhooks - Women in Uniform 4:22
02 Sports - Who Listens to the Radio 3:15
03 Split Enz - I Got You 3:29
04 Ol' 55 - On the Prowl 3:00
05 Sunnyboys - Alone With You 3:59
06 Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons - Hit and Run 3:46
07 Dingoes - Way Out West 2:54
08 Madder Lake - 12 LB Toothbrush 3:50
09 Matt Taylor - I Remember When I Was Young 3:59
10 Stars - Mighty Rock 3:08
11 Angels - Don't Waste My Time 3:53
12 Dave Warner From the Suburbs - Suburban Boy 2:45
13 Jimmy Barnes - No Second Prize 4:24
14 Choirboys - Run to Paradise 4:09
15 Nick Barker and the Reptiles - Make Me Smile 3:52
16 Church - Under the Milky Way 4:58
17 Triffids - Wide Open Road 4:08
18 Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls - To Her Door 3:22
19 Go-Betweens - The Streets of Your Town 3:38
20 Saints - Just Like Fire Would 3:25
CD2
01 Big Pig - Hungry Town 3:04
02 Machinations - Pressure Sway 4:01
03 Rockmelons - New Groove 4:36
04 Models - Out of Mind Out of Sight 3:36
05 Swingers - Counting the Beat 3:03
06 Dynamic Hepnotics - Soul Kind of Feeling 3:53
07 Yothu Yindi - Mainstream 4:03
08 Hunters & Collectors - Talking to a Stranger 3:53
09 Renee Geyer - Say I Love You 3:34
10 Jason Donovan - Nothing Can Divide Us 3:44
11 James Freud - Modern Girl 3:21
12 Ferrets - Don't Fall in Love 3:12
13 Angry Anderson - Suddenly 3:52
14 Kids in the Kitchen - Change in Mood 3:43
15 Indecent Obsession - Say Goodbye 4:06
16 Chantoozies - Wanna Be Up 3:41
17 Kylie Minogue - Locomotion 3:16
18 Tim Finn - Fraction Too Much Friction 4:13
19 Paul Norton - Stuck on You 4:01
20 Ian Moss - Tucker's Daughter 4:34
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Very nice compilation. One of my favorite Australian bands/songs is The Passengers "Girlfriend's Boyfriend" but I guess it's not that popular since it's never on any list. Jo Kennedy also has a track from an Australian movie that I love (Starstruck) called "Monkey In Me" that I think is pretty cool and again isn't on comps like this. And, of course, The Divinyls with several tracks, but I'm thinking "Pleasure and Pain" All which could be considered definitive Australian music of the same era. I wouldn't put AC-DC or the Easybeats in that because they have transcended the list.
ReplyDeleteHi Pol.
DeleteYou've got some great taste in music! "Girlfriend's Boyfriend" by The Passengers (which you have included in your compilation previously) and Jo Kennedy's "Monkey In Me" are indeed gems that deserve more recognition. And The Divinyls' "Pleasure and Pain" is a classic that fits well in Australian rock from that era. You have given me an idea for a Readers Poll special.
Cheers.
Makes me want to watch Starstruck again....
DeleteExcept Tim Finn and Split Enz are from New Zealand, not Australia. LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Naz Fride.
DeleteYou know we have a history of claiming great NZ acts as our own in Australia (LOL).
It's true Tim Finn (and Split Enz) was New Zealand born but he/they left New Zealand for Melbourne in and created music between 1975 and 1986. Split Enz released nine studio albums in Australia eight of which were recorded in Australia. Tim also recorded at least two albums in Australia - Escapade (1983) and Big Canoe (1986). Whist it is true originally from, they made their homes in Australia and were part of the Australian music scene. I guess that is why they are added to the list on this compilation.
Cheers.
Thanks BB. Lots of new discoveries for me.
ReplyDeleteAs BB has been mentioning Readers Poll - I would go for Died Pretty. Maybe DC... thx for this great comp...
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