Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- vibrant tracks for social gatherings
- engaging melodies for casual moments
- playful energy with lyrical edge
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Essential' was released in 1991, Divinyls were on the cusp of their commercial peak, following their breakthrough hit 'I Touch Myself' from 1990. This album solidified their presence in the Australian rock scene, showcasing a mature sound that combined pop sensibilities with edgy themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pretenders· Lene Lovich· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pleasure and Pain 3:52
- 2 Temperamental 4:30
- 3 Back to the Wall 4:40
- 4 Only Lonely 3:14
- 5 Punxsie 4:15
- 6 Don't You Go Walking 6:04
- 7 Boys in Town 2:51
- 8 Hey Little Boy 3:23
- 9 Science Fiction 3:32
- 10 Sleeping Beauty 3:41
- 11 Casual Encounter 3:06
- 12 I'll Make You Happy 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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