In 1958, Johnny O'Keefe released 'The Wild One' and Australian Rock & Roll was born. In 2008, the 3 CD '50 Years of Australian Rock & Roll' was issued with 66 classic Australian rock songs packaged in a 3 CD deluxe set on Australia Day. Artists featured include Easybeats, Skyhooks, Flash & the Pan, Split Enz, Dragon, the Saints, the Sports, Icehouse, Divinyls, Hoodoo Gurus, Youthu Yindi, Jet, the Vines, Wolfmother and many more!
This massive compilation features standout tracks from across the three decades Rage has been on air. Songs that have resonated with fans and artists covering all genres, ages, genders and nationalities; it’s the definitive Rage collection! The rainy nights staying in, the drunken stumbles home, the house party-starter, the soundtrack to morning muesli – Rage means something different to everyone. The late-night television mainstay has entertained generations of Australians, providing a musical education and a window into a world of colour and artistry that is sometimes poetic, sometimes plastic, often raunchy but always fascinating.
Consistency is often the foundation of a healthy career when it comes to Britrock. THE BREW have been around for over 10 years with zero line-up changes and have churned out six, fine and varied studio albums as a result. The trio hailing from Grimsby, Northern England also have a reputation as an excellent live act that is capable of turning every European club into a sweat-drenched rock hellhole. Art Of Persuasion proudly displays the band’s influences – everything from Led Zeppelin to Wolfmother. Yet, the record easily avoids schlocky retro clichés. That said, while fuzzy, killer tunes such as “Gin Soaked Loving Queen” and “Excess” may have been raised on that sweet ‘70s spirit, THE BREW rightfully consider themselves modern rockers with classic roots. High-energy, timeless, and brimming with unforgettable hooks!