Released November 1990 Artist Skyhooks Label Mushroom Records | Recorded 1974–1990 Release date November 1990 Genre Glam rock | |
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Latest and Greatest
(1990) Singles and B sides
(1994) Similar The Best of Skyhooks, The Skyhooks Tapes, Live! Be in It, Hot for the Orient, Live in the 80's | ||
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 double platinum.
Contents
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. At the time, it was unusual to hear a band sing about buying dope in the inner city, sex in the suburbs, the local gay scene and lost girlfriends in Sydney. The group's popularity has been particularly attributed to their socially-aware lyrics and timely style.
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.
Track listing
All songs written by Greg Macainsh except where indicated
- "Jukebox in Siberia"
- "Living in the 70s"
- "You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good in Bed"
- "Balwyn Calling"
- "Horror Movie"
- "Smut" (Red Symons)
- "All My Friends Are Getting Married"
- "Ego Is Not a Dirty Word"
- "Million Dollar Riff"
- "This Is My City"
- "BBBBBBBoogie" (Freddie Strauks)
- "Crazy Heart"
- "Blue Jeans"
- "Party to End All Parties"
- "Women in Uniform"
- "Tall Timber"