album · September 2, 1996
Double Allergic
Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd.See this day
alternativepost-punk
This 1996 album marked Powderfinger's transition from independent darlings to major-label contenders, showcasing a more aggressive and post-punk-influenced sound. It captured the band at a pivotal moment, experimenting with a heavier edge before their eventual mainstream success.
- Recorded at Redback Studios in Brisbane with producer Dave McCluney, "Double Allergic" was the band's first release on Polydor Records (distributed by Universal Music Australia). The album reached number 4 on the ARIA Charts, becoming their first top 10 hit. Songs like "Pick-Up Your Breakdowns" and "The Day You Come" became staples of Australian rock radio.
- Despite its success, the album is often overshadowed by their later, more commercially successful records like "Internationalist" and "Odyssey Number Five." "Double Allergic" highlights a rawer, more experimental phase in the band's development.
- The album's success was bolstered by extensive touring across Australia, building a dedicated fanbase that would carry them through their subsequent career. It demonstrated their growing songwriting prowess and distinctive vocal delivery.
Powderfinger was an Australian rock band founded in Brisbane in 1989. They were one of Australia's most successful bands of the 1990s and 2000s, known for their alternative rock sound. In 1996, Powderfinger were poised for wider recognition, having recently signed to a major label and preparing to release their second album.
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