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| Genre | Alternative rock | ||||
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| Label | Polydor Records | ||||
| Producer | Tim Whitten & Powderfinger | ||||
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Double Allergic is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Tim Whitten is an Australian Record producer, Audio engineer, and mixer. Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Mr Kneebone is the third EP by Australian rock band Powderfinger. Internationalist is the third Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band, Powderfinger. " Pick You Up " is the first single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople "DAF" is a song by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger, released as a single from their second Studio Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. " Living Type " is the third single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare " Take Me In " is the fourth and final single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Released in Australia on 2 September 1996 Polydor, the album was produced by Tim Whitten and widely considered Powderfinger's mainstream breakthrough. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Tim Whitten is an Australian Record producer, Audio engineer, and mixer.
Four singles were released from the album: "Pick You Up", "D.A.F.", "Living Type", and "Take Me In". " Pick You Up " is the first single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. "DAF" is a song by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger, released as a single from their second Studio " Living Type " is the third single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. " Take Me In " is the fourth and final single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. "Pick You Up" was the most successful single from the album, and Powderfinger's first moderate success, reaching #23 on the ARIA charts. The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. "D. A. F. " also charted as a moderate success; it reached #39 on the Australian music charts. Both "Living Type" and "Take Me In" did not chart officially, but "Living Type" was voted into the Triple J Hottest 100 in 1996. The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll based on the votes of national Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners in order to determine their favourite
Critics were generally favorable in their reviews of Double Allergic. It was praised by All Music Guide reviewer Jonathan Lewis as "a cohesive and mature effort". It has also been certified platinum three times, with over 200,000 copies sold. Double Allergic was also nominated for five ARIA awards, with singles from the album nominated for an additional four, however, it won none of the awards it was nominated for. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian
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Double Allergic contained material that had been written by Powderfinger in 1995 and 1996. Prior to its release, guitarist Darren Middleton described it as "by far the best thing we've done", an analogy that would be often made when comparing the album to its predecessor, Parables for Wooden Ears. A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres Darren Middleton (born 4 October 1971 in Sydney, Australia is an Australian Guitarist, best known as one of two lead guitarists for Alternative rock Parables for Wooden Ears was the debut Studio album released by the Australian band Powderfinger. [1] Middleton praised the album because the band knew how they wanted the record to sound before they began to record; he also described it as "the most concise continuation of who we are down on record". [1]
Lead singer Bernard Fanning noted that another important element of the album was that there "was more space in the songs, it wasn't overcrowded". The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song Bernard Fanning (born 15 August 1969 in Brisbane, Australia) is a Musician and Singer-songwriter. [2] However, Fanning commented that Powderfinger had not intended to greatly change their sound in creating Double Allergic, instead, the change in sound came as a natural progression. [2] Guitarist Ian Haug agreed, stating the music was "more melodic and sort of simpler", without "so many different time signatures and things". Ian Haug (born 21 February, 1970) is a lead guitarist in the successful Australian rock band Powderfinger. [3] Rolling Stone author Tracey Grimson also commented on this, stating that "Powderfinger have become practical advocates of space" and lauding their acknowledgment that the "absence of sound can be lush, evocative". Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published She noted that even in the "rockers" on the album—songs like "Pick You Up" and "Skinny Jean"—the band were still able to pull back and give the songs additional space. " Pick You Up " is the first single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. [4]
Powderfinger spent less money in producing Double Allergic than on their previous works. Previously, the band had worked with Tony Cohen, whom Fanning stated was expensive due to his success in the industry. Tony Cohen is an acclaimed Australian Record producer and Sound engineer based in Melbourne, best known for his work with The Birthday Party For Double Allergic the band chose Tim Whitten, a less well known producer, and because the band knew what they intended to do as they entered the studio, they managed to spend less money despite the improved sound. Tim Whitten is an Australian Record producer, Audio engineer, and mixer. [2] Middleton commented on Whitten's capabilities in the recording studio, saying "He's what a band looks for in a producer/engineer, because he's got his own ideas", but stating that Whitten would also listen to and appreciate the band's ideas. [5]
Double Allergic was released on 2 September 1996 in Australia on the Polydor record label. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music [6] It entered the ARIA chart at #7, and spent ten weeks in the top ten. The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. [7] Over 200,000 copies were sold,[8] and the album is currently certified 3x platinum, asserting at least 210,000 sales. [9] The album finished 1996 at #44 on the ARIA end of year albums chart,[10] and finished 1997 at #53. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry [11]
"Pick You Up", the first single, was released on 13 April 1996, and entered the ARIA singles chart at #34. " Pick You Up " is the first single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) By its fifth week, on 30 June, it had reached its peak at #23 - it spent a further seven weeks on the chart before dropping out. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper [12] "Pick You Up" was described as having a "very professional sound". [5] The song appeared at #6 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1996. The 1996 Triple J Hottest 100, counted down in January 1997, was a countdown of the most popular songs of the year according to listeners of the Australian [13] "D.A.F.", the second single, was released on 5 August 1996. "DAF" is a song by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger, released as a single from their second Studio Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) It spent four weeks on the ARIA chart, peaking at #39. [14] The title of the song was taken from its chord progression, in the words of bassist John Collins "because we were stupid". A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind John Collins is an Australian bass player known for his work as a member of Australian band Powderfinger. [15][1] The song appeared at #18 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1996. The 1996 Triple J Hottest 100, counted down in January 1997, was a countdown of the most popular songs of the year according to listeners of the Australian [13]
"Living Type" was the third single, released on 11 November 1996. " Living Type " is the third single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The song peaked at #42 on the ARIA charts and stayed in the top 50 for three weeks. [16] "Living Type" was written by Fanning about the Manson Family cult, and came with an X-Files style music video. This article does not discuss "cult" in the original sense of "veneration" or "religious practice" for that usage see Cult (religious practice The X-Files is a Peabody, Golden Globe and Emmy Award -winning American Science fiction television series created by Chris Carter A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics [17] The song appeared at #32 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1996. The 1996 Triple J Hottest 100, counted down in January 1997, was a countdown of the most popular songs of the year according to listeners of the Australian [13] The fourth single, "Take Me In", was released on 12 May 1997. " Take Me In " is the fourth and final single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar It failed to chart, and was the least noted single from the album. Fanning wrote "Take Me In" as a response to hypocrisy by police, which he had read about in newspapers. Hypocrisy (or the state of being a hypocrite) is the act of preaching a certain belief religion or way of life but not in fact holding these same virtues oneself Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. [18]
The album contains three secret tracks placed onto the twelfth track after silence that follows the track's primary song "(The Return of) The Electric Horseman". In the field of recorded music, a hidden track (sometimes secret track) is a piece of music which has been placed on a Compact disc, audio cassette The first of these is called "Vladimir" which, according to Fanning is about a transvestite. [19] The second song is called "SS" which refers to Australian cricket bat manufacturer Stuart Surridge, which is often known as SS. Walter Stuart Surridge ( 3 September 1917 - 13 April 1992) was a Cricketer who played for Surrey. The song refers in part to the bat itself, though mostly to cricket in general, with lyrics "Then we'll race like jets for the fading moon; Then we all fall down", which refers to running for the opposite crease following striking the ball, and then diving to the ground to secure the run. the Sport of Cricket, a run is the basic unit of scoring. Runs are scored by a Batsman, and the aggregate of the scores of a team's batsmen (plus [20] The third and final secret track is called "Come Away" which also featured as a B-side for the single of "Pick You Up". In a first for the group, it featured guitarist Darren Middleton as lead vocalist, while a spoken sound sample at the end of the song features bass guitarist John Collins' voice. [21]
Double Allergic was well received by All Music Guide, with reviewer Jonathan Lewis claiming that Powderfinger "managed to successfully create an album of melodic pop songs coupled with noisy guitars". allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. The album was summarised as "a cohesive and mature effort". [22]
Sputnikmusic reviewer blueyxd, had mixed feelings about the album. The level of experimentation in the album was praised, with the reviewer stating that "the instrument playing and some of the unusual styles used" were beneficial. However, the main concern was that there wasn't enough experimentation, and that the album was rather "solid", thus earning it its score of 3. 5. [23]
Juice magazine reviewed Double Allergic positively, calling it a much more mature album than its predecessor, Parables for Wooden Ears. Magazines, periodicals or serials are Publications generally published on a regular schedule containing a variety of articles, generally Parables for Wooden Ears was the debut Studio album released by the Australian band Powderfinger. The "band's mellowing tone", compared to the "aggression" in past works, was also commended, with the review stating that "the result is an album filled with potential and character. " The experimentation on "JC", "Glimpse", and "Oipic" was again praised, with comparisons to Motown drawn. Double Allergic is the second Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger. The Oi Trilogy is a three-part series of songs by Australian band Powderfinger all featuring the letters "Oi" within the song titles and each are from consecutive "Motown" redirects here For the city see Detroit Michigan. The review summarised the album as "proof of a band maturing, streets ahead of anything they've previously recorded". [24]
All music written and arranged by Powderfinger. All lyrics by Fanning, except "Boing Boing" lyrics by Fanning/Haug, "JC" & "Come Away" lyrics by Middleton, "Take Me In" & "(Return Of) The Electric Horseman" lyrics by Fanning/Middleton. " Take Me In " is the fourth and final single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic.
| Year | Award | Album/Single | Result[25] |
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| 1997 | Album of the Year | Double Allergic | Nominated |
| Highest Selling Album | Double Allergic | Nominated | |
| Best Alternative Release | Double Allergic | Nominated | |
| Producer of the Year | Double Allergic | Nominated | |
| Best Group | Double Allergic | Nominated | |
| Single of the Year | "D. " Pick You Up " is the first single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. "DAF" is a song by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger, released as a single from their second Studio The Oi Trilogy is a three-part series of songs by Australian band Powderfinger all featuring the letters "Oi" within the song titles and each are from consecutive The Oi Trilogy is a three-part series of songs by Australian band Powderfinger all featuring the letters "Oi" within the song titles and each are from consecutive " Living Type " is the third single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. Double Allergic is the second Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band Powderfinger. " Take Me In " is the fourth and final single released from Powderfinger 's second album Double Allergic. ARIA Awards Powderfinger has won fifteen ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association, from twenty-three nominations over a period of nine years A. F. " | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | "D. A. F. " | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Single of the Year | "Pick You Up" | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | "Pick You Up" | Nominated |