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Sons of Beaches

Australian Crawl · 1982

47 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of surf rock melodies and introspective lyrics reflecting Australian youth culture in the early '80s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1982, 'Sons of Beaches' was Australian Crawl's second studio album, following their debut 'The Boys Light Up' which had already established them as prominent figures in the Australian rock scene. The album marked a period of increased commercial visibility for the band as they continued to define their sound blending pop sensibilities with rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Runaway Girls 4:04
  • 2 Daughters of the Northern Coast 4:41
  • 3 Mid-Life Crisis 4:51
  • 4 Shut Down 4:09
  • 5 King Sap (And the Princess Sag) 2:45
  • 6 Letter From Zimbabwe 2:48
  • 7 Downhearted 4:01
  • 8 Live Now, Pay Later 4:45
  • 9 Dianne 3:44
  • 10 Grinning Bellhops 4:31
  • 11 Waiting 3:52
  • 12 (Not So) Happy Song for Problem Children 3:33

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