Footprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 2001-2011
Powderfinger · 2011
72 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping anthology of heartfelt rock anthems that capture the essence of Australian alternative music in the 2000s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lost and Running — This track exemplifies Powderfinger's ability to blend introspective lyrics with powerful instrumentation, making it a defining anthem of resilience.
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Love Your Way — The emotional depth and melodic richness in this song resonate strongly, illustrating the band's skill in crafting timeless love ballads.
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Burn Your Name — With its driving rhythm and passionate vocal delivery, this track stands out as a quintessential representation of Powderfinger's hard rock influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation showcases Powderfinger's range but suffers from uneven pacing and cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize layered guitar riffs and harmonized vocals, creating a rich sound that is characteristic of the band's style.
- The sequencing includes both popular singles and deeper cuts, but the overall flow can feel uneven due to the inclusion of 18 tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic anthems for road trips
- introspective ballads for quiet evenings
- poignant themes of love and
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A comprehensive anthology that resonates deeply with dedicated fans of the band.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, this compilation marks the end of Powderfinger's illustrious career as they announced their hiatus. Following their acclaimed albums like 'Odyssey Number Five' and 'Dream Days at the Hotel Existence', this collection encapsulates a decade of growth and evolution in sound, showcasing their transition from local favorites to one of Australia's most beloved rock acts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Silverchair· Grinspoon· The Living End
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empty Space 4:27
- 2 (Baby I've Got You) On My Mind 3:21
- 3 Burn Your Name 3:52
- 4 Sunsets 3:50
- 5 Lost and Running 3:41
- 6 Nobody Sees 4:14
- 7 Love Your Way 4:30
- 8 Since You've Been Gone 4:12
- 9 I Don't Remember 3:40
- 10 A Fight About Money 5:09
- 11 Who Really Cares? 5:12
- 12 Sail the Wildest Stretch 3:38
- 13 Head Up in the Clouds 3:46
- 14 I'm on Your Side 4:20
- 15 All of the Dreamers 3:37
- 16 Stumblin' 3:47
- 17 Silver Bullet 4:29
- 18 Poison in Your Mind 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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