What makes Life… Is for Living by Sherbet notable?

This album is notable for its commercial success in Australia, peaking at number one on the Australian charts, cementing Sherbet's status as a leading band of the era. The title track also became a significant hit, contributing to the band's legacy and influence on subsequent Australian rock acts. Released in 1975, Life… Is for Living marked Sherbet's fourth studio album, following their successful breakthrough with 1973's Howzat. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the Australian music scene, transitioning from early hits into a more mature sound that embraced both pop sensibility and rock influences.

How many songs are on Life… Is for Living?

Life… Is for Living has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Released 51 years ago this November

Life… Is for Living

Sherbet · 1975

36 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A vibrant blend of rock and pop that captures the exuberance of life through catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Wanna Live — This track showcases an infectious energy and a spirited declaration of living life to the fullest, encapsulating the album's optimistic themes.
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Only One You — With its emotional depth and relatable lyrics about individuality and connection, this song stands out as a poignant highlight of the album.
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Where Do We Go — This track features reflective lyrics paired with an engaging melody, representing the introspective side of the album amidst its more upbeat moments.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album balances catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics, but lacks standout compositions and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
The title track is positioned as the third song, serving as a pivotal moment that encapsulates the album's theme of living life to the fullest.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Arrival 1:56
2 Survival 2:03
3 Life 3:28
4 I Wanna Live 4:12
5 Only One You 3:46
6 Matter of Time 3:00
7 Just Being You 3:50
8 Bluesong 2:46
9 I've Been in It Too Long 2:55
10 Where Do We Go 4:15
11 Survival (reprise) 4:32

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