The Whitlams' 2000 single "Blow Up the Pokies" is a sharp, anti-gambling anthem that became one of their most recognizable and enduring songs. The track’s success saw it added to high-rotation playlists on commercial radio, a rare feat for an independent release at the time.
- The single was released on E.G. Records on May 29, 2000.
- The song reached number 15 on the ARIA charts.
- It later appeared on The Whitlams' 2001 album 'Torch the Moon'.
The Whitlams are a Sydney-based band, formed in 1992, primarily known for their blend of rock and jazz influences and witty, narrative songwriting. At the time of "Blow Up the Pokies," they were consolidating their position as one of Australia's most acclaimed independent acts following the success of their 1999 album 'Love This City'.
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