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What a Life!

Divinyls · 1985

79 min · 20 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of new wave energy and rock sensibilities, underscored by distinctive vocals and bold lyrical themes.

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 want

  • 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' from 1983. At this point, the band was gaining traction in Australia and beginning to establish an international presence, showcasing their unique sound that combined punk influences with pop accessibility.

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

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