Our Best Of is the third greatest hits album by the Australian power pop group, Sunnyboys. The album comprises 16 remastered tracks, hand-picked by the band as well as previously unreleased material including a pre-debut album demo.[1] and was released in December 2013.
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 6 December 2013 | |||
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| Label | Festival, Warner Bros. | |||
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In March 2014, the album was supported by a national tour; the band's first run of headline dates since 1991.[2]
Background
editIn April 2012, 1980s alternative rock band Sunnyboys reformed as part of the Hoodoo Gurus' "Dig It Up!" festival, which led to a sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House in June 2013. This led to the release of Our Best Of and an accompanying headline tour.[3]
Reception
editi94 Bar said "There have been Sunnyboys compilations before and they've been of varying excellence... Our Best views the recording history squarely from the band members' own perspective, ups the stakes sonically with some re-mastering tweaks and throws in demo/alternative mix material plus a live track", adding "There aren't many surprises, but what's here works well - and thus it's a great starting point for the uninitiated and a must for completists."[4]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Jeremy Oxley unless otherwise shown
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love to Rule" | Sunnyboys (EP) | 4:12 | |
| 2. | "The Seeker" | Sunnyboys (EP) | 3:14 | |
| 3. | "What You Need" | Sunnyboys (EP) | 3:31 | |
| 4. | "Tomorrow Will Be Fine" (1981 demo) | "Happy Man" B-side | 2:15 | |
| 5. | "Trouble in My Brain" | Sunnyboys | 3:48 | |
| 6. | "Tunnel of My Love" | Sunnyboys | 3:14 | |
| 7. | "I'm Shakin'" | Sunnyboys | 4:17 | |
| 8. | "Tell Me What You Say" | Sunnyboys (expanded edition) | 3:43 | |
| 9. | "No Love Around" (original rough mix) | Individuals | 3:22 | |
| 10. | "Love in a Box" | Get Some Fun | 3:22 | |
| 11. | "Comes as No Surprise" | Get Some Fun | 4:14 | |
| 12. | "Show Me Some Discipline" | Get Some Fun | 3:11 | |
| 13. | "You Need a Friend" (original rough mix) | Individuals | 4:16 | |
| 14. | "Happy Man" | Sunnyboys | 3:02 | |
| 15. | "Alone with You" | Sunnyboys | 3:59 | |
| 16. | "Let You Go" (live at the Sydney Opera House, 2013) | Phil Oxley, Jeremy Oxley | new recording | 4:43 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 December 2013[5][6] | Mushroom | CD, download | FEST601022 |
References
edit- ^ "Our Best of (CD)". JBHi Fi. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Sunnyboys - Our Best Of tour". Facebook. 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "The Sunnyboys Announce New Best Of, Australian Tour 2014". Tone Deaf. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Our Best - Sunnyboys (Warner Music)". i94 Bar. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Our Best of (DD)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Our Best of (CD)". Sanity. Retrieved 18 November 2017.