The Latest and Greatest
The Latest and Greatest is a greatest hits compilation album by Australian rock band Skyhooks. It was released by Mushroom Records in November 1990 in Australia and peaked at number 4 on the chart and was certified platinum.[1]
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| Released | November 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1974–1990 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock–Glam rock | |||
| Label | Mushroom Records | |||
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| Singles from The Latest and Greatest | ||||
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Background
Skyhooks formed in inner Melbourne in 1974 and sold well across Australia with their first two albums, Living in the 70's and Ego Is Not a Dirty Word, both peaking at number 1 in 1975. It was novel to hear Australian songs about buying dope in the inner city, sex in the suburbs, the local gay scene and songs with place-specific themes such as 'Toorak Cowboy' and 'Balwyn Calling'. The group's popularity has been particularly attributed to their socially-aware lyrics and timely style.[2]
The band had been on hiatus since 1984, but in 1988 Greg Macainsh began working on new material. This led to two new songs: "Jukebox in Siberia" and "Tall Timber". "Jukebox in Siberia" was released as a single in October 1990 and peaked at number 1 on the ARIA singles chart and opened the band to a whole new audience. As a result, their record label decided to release a new "best of" album in the November, titled The Latest and Greatest.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jukebox in Siberia" | Greg Macainsh | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Living in the 70s" | Macainsh | 3:41 |
| 3. | "You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good in Bed" | Macainsh | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Balwyn Calling" | Macainsh | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Horror Movie" | Macainsh | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Smut" | Red Symons | 5:14 |
| 7. | "All My Friends Are Getting Married" | Macainsh | 4:48 |
| 8. | "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" | Macainsh | 2:59 |
| 9. | "Million Dollar Riff" | Macainsh | 3:48 |
| 10. | "This Is My City" | Macainsh | 3:39 |
| 11. | "BBBBBBBoogie" | Freddie Strauks | 3:01 |
| 12. | "Crazy Heart" | Macainsh | 4:55 |
| 13. | "Blue Jeans" | Macainsh | 2:28 |
| 14. | "Party to End All Parties" | Macainsh | 3:13 |
| 15. | "Women in Uniform" | Macainsh | 4:20 |
| 16. | "Tall Timber" | Macainsh | 5:13 |
Chart positions
Year-end charts
| Chart (1990) | Position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[5] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Notes
- Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 recorded at TCS Studios, Melbourne, July 1974
- Tracks 7, 8 recorded at TCS Studios, Melbourne, May 1975
- Track 9 recorded at TCS Studios, Melbourne, October 1975
- Tracks 10, 12, 13 recorded at The Record Plant, Sausalito, California May 1976
- Track 14 recorded at TCS Studios, Melbourne, February 1977
- Tracks 11, 15 recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney, October 1977
- Tracks 1, 16 recorded at Metropolis Audio, Melbourne, August 1990
References
- "A Quick 'Hook History". skyhooks-music.com. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- "Latest & Greatest, The by Skyhooks". Sanity. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- "A QUICK 'HOOK HISTORY". skyhooks-music.com. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- "Australiancharts.com – Skyhooks – Latest and Greatest". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- "ARIA Top 100 Albums 1990". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
External links
- Album at Discogs