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The Final Wave

Australian Crawl

56 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of surf rock and pop sensibilities that encapsulates the Australian summer spirit.

The Final Wave is an album by Australian Crawl. A vibrant blend of surf rock and pop sensibilities that encapsulates the Australian summer spirit. This album is significant for its chart performance, reaching number 5 on the Australian charts, solidifying Australian Crawl as key figures in the Australian music scene of the 1980s. Additionally, it features some of the band's most memorable tracks, contributing to their legacy in pop rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Final Wave sound like?

A vibrant blend of surf rock and pop sensibilities that encapsulates the Australian summer spirit. Rooted in pop music.

What makes The Final Wave by Australian Crawl notable?

This album is significant for its chart performance, reaching number 5 on the Australian charts, solidifying Australian Crawl as key figures in the Australian music scene of the 1980s. Additionally, it features some of the band's most memorable tracks, contributing to their legacy in pop rock history. Released in 1986, 'The Final Wave' was Australian Crawl's final studio album before their breakup. It followed their commercially successful albums 'Sirocco' and 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place,' showcasing the band's evolution towards a more polished pop sound while navigating internal tensions within the group.

How many songs are on The Final Wave?

The Final Wave has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·56:58

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

  • 1 Beautiful People Standout 3:38
  • 2 Unpublished Critics 5:46
  • 3 Lakeside 4:25
  • 4 Love Beats Me Up 4:39
  • 5 White Limbo 3:28
  • 6 Two Can Play 2:36
  • 7 Errol 3:18
  • 8 Downhearted Standout 4:45
  • 9 Daughters of the Northern Coast 3:32
  • 10 Boys Light Up Standout 4:14
  • 11 Indisposed 3:04
  • 12 Things Don't Seem 3:02
  • 13 Reckless (Don't Be So) 5:14
  • 14 (The Last) Louie Louie 5:17

Genre

pop music

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Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

56 min 58 sec