Top tracks — play these first
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Pleasure & Pain — 'Pleasure & Pain' stands out for its infectious chorus and exploration of complex emotional landscapes, marking it as a defining track for the band.
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Good Die Young — This track features a driving rhythm and haunting lyrics that encapsulate the album's darker themes while showcasing Christina Amphlett's powerful vocals.
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Sleeping Beauty — 'Sleeping Beauty' combines ethereal melodies with an introspective narrative, highlighting the band's diverse musical range and lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- vibrant sing-along moments
- late-night reflective energy
- cathartic bursts of emotion
- engaging storytelling through lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward track formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, What a Life! was Divinyls' second studio album, following their debut, Desperate. The band was gaining recognition in Australia and internationally, building on the success of earlier singles like 'Boys in Town'. This album marked a significant step toward defining their sound and securing their place in the new wave scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pretenders· Lene Lovich· Siouxsie and the Banshees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pleasure & Pain 3:51
- 2 Don't You Go Walking 6:03
- 3 Good Die Young 3:40
- 4 Sleeping Beauty 3:40
- 5 Motion 3:39
- 6 In My Life 3:46
- 7 Casual Encounter 3:05
- 8 Heart Telegraph 4:51
- 9 Guillotine Day 3:07
- 10 Dear Diary 4:24
- 11 What a Life 4:01
- 12 Talk Like the Rain 3:07
- 13 Old Radios 4:03
- 14 Para-Dice 3:58
- 15 9:50 3:11
- 16 More To Choose 3:04
- 17 Out Of Time (Early Version) 3:50
- 18 What A Life (Early Version) 2:45
- 19 Pleasure & Pain (extended mix) 5:59
- 20 Sleeping Beauty (extended mix) 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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