Their Finest Hour... and Then Some
56 min · 15 tracks · hard rock
Hard-hitting rock anthems blend with melodic hooks and gritty narratives, capturing the essence of late '70s Australian rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again Start here — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and engaging narrative, becoming a staple of Australian rock culture.
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Take a Long Line — With its driving rhythm and powerful vocals, this song highlights The Angels' hard rock prowess while showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks.
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Comin' Down — This track stands out for its evocative lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, representing the band's ability to blend emotion with rock energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy sing-alongs with friends
- pulsating energy for road trips
- emotional highs and lows
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want subdued, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans, showcasing a collection of key tracks from their catalog.
- Themes
- Australian rock anthems· late-night bar scenes· nostalgic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Their Finest Hour... and Then Some is a compilation album that showcases The Angels' earlier hits during a pivotal phase in their career. This period followed their commercial success in the late '70s and early '80s, as they were gaining traction in international markets. It served as a retrospective, encapsulating the band's evolution leading up to this point.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AC/DC· Rose Tattoo· Motörhead
Tracklist
- 1 Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again Start here 4:03
- 2 Comin' Down 3:21
- 3 I Ain't the One 2:30
- 4 After the Rain 3:09
- 5 Love Takes Care 3:42
- 6 Straight Jacket 3:19
- 7 Take a Long Line 3:01
- 8 Be With You 3:42
- 9 Marseilles 4:49
- 10 Shadow Boxer 2:40
- 11 No Exit 6:33
- 12 Waiting for the World 3:23
- 13 Can't Shake It 4:53
- 14 Out of the Blue 3:18
- 15 Mr Damage 3:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
East
Cold Chisel
Similar hard-hitting rock anthems with a focus on gritty narratives and Australian themes.
All for One
The Screaming Jets
Shares a raw energy and melodic hooks, capturing the spirit of Australian rock in the late '80s.
Children of the Sun
Billy Thorpe
Combines hard rock with nostalgic storytelling, echoing the late-night bar scene vibe.
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