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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy anthems for rebellion
  • short bursts of infectious energy
  • dynamic flow with live excitement
  • for youthful road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative tunes
  • seek long-form listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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
Silverchair· The Living End· You Am I

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pressure Tested 1984 2:46
  • 2 Boundary 2:32
  • 3 DC X 3 2:55
  • 4 Sickfest 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 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

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