Ampology
Hoodoo Gurus · 2000
142 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
A vibrant collection blending jangly guitars with catchy melodies, encapsulating the spirit of Australian rock.
Ampology is an album by Hoodoo Gurus, released in 2000. A vibrant collection blending jangly guitars with catchy melodies, encapsulating the spirit of Australian rock. This album is significant for its role in solidifying Hoodoo Gurus' status as key figures in Australian rock history. It features popular tracks like 'What’s My Scene?' and 'My Girl', which have become anthems within the alternative rock scene, further cementing their influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ampology sound like?
A vibrant collection blending jangly guitars with catchy melodies, encapsulating the spirit of Australian rock. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Ampology by Hoodoo Gurus notable?
This album is significant for its role in solidifying Hoodoo Gurus' status as key figures in Australian rock history. It features popular tracks like 'What’s My Scene?' and 'My Girl', which have become anthems within the alternative rock scene, further cementing their influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Released in 2000, 'Ampology' is a compilation album that showcases Hoodoo Gurus at a point where they were celebrating their legacy after a decade of influential music. The band had experienced commercial success in the late '80s and early '90s, but this album marked a retrospective moment, highlighting both their hit singles and deeper cuts from their career.
How many songs are on Ampology?
Ampology has 40 tracks, running approximately 142 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Leilani 4:55
- 2 Tojo Never Made It to Darwin 3:21
- 3 My Girl Standout 2:39
- 4 Be My Guru 2:38
- 5 I Want You Back 3:11
- 6 I Was a Kamikaze Pilot Standout 3:09
- 7 Bittersweet 3:52
- 8 Like Wow – Wipeout! 3:13
- 9 Death Defying 3:25
- 10 Poison Pen 4:11
- 11 In the Wild 3:11
- 12 What’s My Scene? Standout 3:48
- 13 Heart of Darkness 3:04
- 14 Good Times 3:02
- 15 In the Middle of the Land 4:34
- 16 The Generation Gap 3:41
- 17 Come Anytime 3:19
- 18 Cajun Country 4:05
- 19 Axegrinder 3:26
- 20 Another World 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Miss Freelove ’69 4:13
- 2 Stomp the Tumbarumba 3:03
- 3 A Thousand Miles Away 4:33
- 4 I Think You Know 3:33
- 5 A Place in the Sun 3:44
- 6 Castles in the Air 4:07
- 7 The Right Time 3:56
- 8 You Open My Eyes 3:18
- 9 Less Than a Feeling 3:37
- 10 Nobody 4:24
- 11 Judgement Day 3:12
- 12 Big Deal 3:21
- 13 Waking Up Tired 2:54
- 14 Quicksand 3:33
- 15 If Only… 3:44
- 16 Night Must Fall 4:07
- 17 Down on Me 3:26
- 18 A Hard Day’s Night 2:32
- 19 Gene Hackman 2:29
- 20 The Real Deal 4:58
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
142 min 59 sec
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