Guide to Better Living
Grinspoon · 1997
60 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock
A high-energy blend of punk-infused rock and catchy melodies that reflect youthful rebellion.
Why this album works
'Guide to Better Living' garnered significant attention, reaching number 9 on the ARIA Albums Chart and earning a gold certification in Australia. The album's reception helped solidify Grinspoon's place in the alternative rock movement of the era, influencing many subsequent Australian bands.
- Best for
- high-energy anthems for rebellion short bursts of infectious energy dynamic flow with live excitement
- Context
- Released as Grinspoon's debut album, 'Guide to Better Living' positioned the band at the forefront of Australia's alternative rock scene in the late 1990s. Following their formation in 1995, the album showcased their raw sound and lyrical wit, setting the stage for future commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- INXS· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Powderfinger· Midnight Oil· The Church· Eskimo Joe· Birds of Tokyo· Crowded House
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pressure Tested 1984 Standout 2:46
- 2 Boundary 2:32
- 3 DC X 3 2:55
- 4 Sickfest Standout 3:11
- 5 Railrider 4:07
- 6 Scalped 2:36
- 7 Pedestrian 2:16
- 8 Just Ace 1:48
- 9 Post Enebriated Anxiety 2:38
- 10 Repeat 3:18
- 11 NBT 2:25
- 12 Don't Go Away Standout 2:55
- 13 Balding Matters 2:34
- 14 Bad Funk Stripe 4:43
- 15 Champion 2:41
- 16 Truk 2:42
- 17 More Than You Are (live) 2:57
- 18 Freezer (live) 2:05
- 19 Post Enebriated Anxiety (live) 3:08
- 20 NBT (live) 2:22
- 21 Just Ace (live) 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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