DOUBLE ALLERGIC (Brisbane Store)

Powderfinger – Double Allergic (1996)

Triple Platinum in Australia and a cornerstone of 90s Australian rock, reaching #2 on the ARIA Charts.

Double Allergic represents the breakthrough moment for Brisbane’s Powderfinger, where the band moved from their early grunge-leaning roots toward a more sophisticated, melodic rock sound. It sounds like the mid-90s Australian summer—characterized by gritty, overlapping guitar riffs and Bernard Fanning’s soulful, rising vocal delivery. Produced by Tim Powles, the album balances high-energy rock tracks like 'D.A.F.' with more introspective, acoustic-led moments, establishing the band as a dominant force in the national music landscape. It remains one of the most significant Australian rock records of its era. On vinyl, the raw energy of the dual guitar interplay is given a physical weight and presence that digital formats lack. The analog format highlights the organic room sound of the recordings, providing a warmth that makes the distorted choruses feel more natural and impactful. This pressing captures the band at their most hungry and creative, making it a mandatory spin for collectors of the Brisbane rock scene.

Album Highlights:

• Breakthrough 90s Australian alternative rock classic
• Includes the hits 'Pick You Up' and 'D.A.F.'
• Triple-platinum certified; essential Australian vinyl

Tracklist

Side A

• Skinny Jean
• Turtle's Head
• Pick You Up
• D.A.F.
• Boing Boing
• Give
• Oipic

Side B

• Living Type
• JC
• Glimpse
• Take Me In
• Electric Horseman
• Vladimir
• SS
• Come Away

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