Released 13 November 2015 Label Warner Music Australasia | Recorded 1974–1990 Release date 13 November 2015 Genre Glam rock | |
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Studio TCS Studios, Record Plant, Sausalito, Ormond Hall, Trafalgar Studios, AAV, Metropolis Audio, Sing Sing Studios Producer Eddie LeonettiGreg MacainshJohn FrenchMark MoffatRoss FraserRoss Wilson Skyhooks albums Don't You Believe What You, Ego Is Not a Dirty Word, Hot for the Orient, Live! Be in It, The Best of Skyhooks |
Hits'n'Riffs is a compilation album released in November 2015 by Australian band Skyhooks. It followed two weeks after the release of the band's 3CD box set, Don't You Believe What You've Seen or You've Heard
Contents
The band made a surprise reformation in early October for RocKwiz's Salute to the ARIA Hall of Fame live show. The album was then announced on 6 November 2015 and includes hit singles, classic album tracks, fan favourites and includes the rare "1976 Guitar" all digitally remastered for the first time.
The album features cover artwork from 1970s album cover and poster artist Ian McCausland, and the booklet includes several previously unseen images.
Track listing
- "Living in the 70's" – 3:45
- "Balwyn Calling" – 3:34
- "Horror Movie" – 3:50
- "You Just Like Me Cos I'm Good in Bed" – 3:46
- "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word" – 2:56
- "Saturday Night" – 2:50
- "All My Friends Are Getting Married" – 4:49
- "Every Chase a Steeple" – 3:42
- "Blue Jeans" – 2:31
- "Let It Rock" – 2:50
- "Million Dollar Riff" – 3:50
- "This Is My City" – 3:41
- "Somewhere in Sydney" – 3:47
- "Party to End all Parties" – 3:16
- "Why Dontcha All Get Fucked" – 4:03
- "Women in Uniform" – 4:24
- "Jukebox in Siberia" – 3:52
- "1976 Guitar" – 3:57
Charts
Hits'n'Riffs made its ARIA Chart debut at number 71 following the airing of the Network Seven miniseries Molly in February 2016. The show was the number 1 watched show of the night, with more than 1.8 million viewers. The following week, the album rose to number 32. Skyhooks' music featured prominently in the series.
Personnel
Songs
1Living In The 70's (2015 Remaster)3:45
2Balwyn Calling (2015 Remaster)3:46
3Horror Movie (2015 Remaster)3:50