What makes Shaping Up by Sherbet notable?

The album reached number 16 on the Australian charts, reinforcing Sherbet's popularity during the early 1980s. Its commercial success contributed to the band's status as one of Australia’s prominent pop-rock acts of that era, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Released in January 1982, 'Shaping Up' marked Sherbet's return to the studio after a brief hiatus following their earlier works. This album came during a pivotal time when the band was transitioning from their earlier styles to embrace more contemporary themes in pop-rock.