They Were Better Live (Live At The Central Club) by Weddings Parties Anything - Uhune

ALBUM

As brilliant as their studio albums were, Weddings, Parties, Anything were never able to capture all their energy on tape. WPA finally got around to releasing a live album after they completed their farewell tour (in fact, the concert documented on this release proved to be their last-ever show). What's puzzling is that the final lineup of the band was in fact their weakest, and it's curious that they didn't choose to release a performance from their peak days instead. Having said that, this is an excellent record, and a fairly good reflection of WPA's live shows. All the "hits" are here (as well as some lesser-known album cuts), and the group is in fine form. The clear highlight is when Paul Kelly joins the band for a magical rendition of his song "Laughing Boy." A nice epitaph to a great band.
© Aaron Badgley /TiVo

1. Barretts Privateers

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Rogers; Composer

2. Away, Away

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

3. Ticket in Tatts

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

4. Mondays Experts

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: M Thomas; Composer

5. Industrial Town

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

6. Laughing Boy

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

7. Sisters of Mercy

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

8. Hungry Years

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

9. Tilting at Windmills

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

10. Rambling Girl

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

11. Under the Clocks

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

12. Mañana, Mañana

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

13. Decent Cup of Coffee

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

14. Fathers Day

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Thomas; Composer

15. Rain in My Heart

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

16. For a Short Time

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

17. Wide Open Road

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: David Mccomb; Composer

18. Knockbacks in Halifax

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

19. Grey Skies over Collingwood

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Ian Hearn; Composer

20. Luckiest Man

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

21. Step in Step Out

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

22. Rosy and Grey

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Hawkins; Composer

23. Jolly Old Christmas Time

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Pete Lawler; Composer

24. Scorn of the Women

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

25. Ladies Lounge

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

26. Roaring Days

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

27. Live (Streets of Forbes)

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Arranger: Trad. Adpt. Thomas; Composer

28. Sergeant Small

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Morton; Composer

29. Woman of Ireland

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

30. A Tale They Won't Believe

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: M Thomas; Composer

31. No No Never

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Thomas; Composer

32. Leave Her Johnny

by Weddings Parties Anything

Primary Artist: Weddings Parties Anything; Main Performer
Composer: Trad Arr Michael Thomas; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

32 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 22 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

20/32 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/32 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Holiday, Christmas

Label

WM Australia

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

Australia

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825646801343