Powderfinger discography

Powderfinger discography
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Powderfinger performing at the Across the Great Divide tour with Silverchair in September 2007.
Studio albums7
EPs6
Live albums3
Compilation albums4
Singles33
Video albums1
Music videos29

The discography of Powderfinger, an Australian alternative rock group, consists of seven studio albums, thirty-three singles, six extended plays, three live albums, four compilation albums, one video album and twenty-nine music videos. They have been nominated for forty-nine ARIA Music Awards, of which they have won eighteen.[1] Shortly after the independent release of their debut self-titled EP in 1993, Powderfinger signed on to a major record label to release their second EP, Transfusion.[2][3] In 1994 they issued their debut album Parables for Wooden Ears, which did not reach the ARIA Albums Chart.[2] After performances at music festivals, touring and supporting international artists, Powderfinger released their second studio album, Double Allergic (1996),[2] which became their charting breakthrough by peaking at No. 4.[4] Following public recognition from the album's high-selling singles, Powderfinger went on to release Internationalist in 1998, which was their first number-one album;[4] it was certified five times platinum by ARIA for shipment of 350,000 copies.[5]

In September 2000, the group released their fourth album, Odyssey Number Five, which also reached number one;[4] it was certified eight times platinum for shipment of 560,000 copies.[6][7] Two of the album's songs, "These Days"[8] and "My Kinda Scene"[9] were released on the soundtracks for Two Hands (1999), and Mission: Impossible 2 (2000).[10] Their fifth album, Vulture Street, was released in 2003, and became their third number-one album; it was six times platinum for 420,000 copies.[6] In 2004, the group released their first greatest hits album composed of tracks from their early recording era, Fingerprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 1994–2000. Weeks later, the group released their first live album, which also appeared in DVD form. The group then had a hiatus to allow its members to pursue various side projects. After two years, the band regrouped and released their sixth studio album, Dream Days at the Hotel Existence in 2007, and Golden Rule in 2009.[11][12][13] Golden Rule became their fifth studio album in a row which reached number-one.[4] On 13 November 2010 Powderfinger performed for the last time.[14] In November 2011, the group issued a second greatest hits album, Footprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 2001–2011.[15]

In May 2020, the group reformed for a one-off livestreamed charity performance titled One Night Lonely. An EP of the performance released on 25 May 2020.[16][17]

  1. ^ "26th ARIA Awards 2012 : Search Results for 'Powderfinger'". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  2. ^ a b c McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Powderfinger'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 19 April 2004. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  3. ^ Nimmervoll, Ed. "Biography – Powderfinger". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
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  7. ^ Zuel, Bernard (11 July 2003). "Powderfinger, Vulture Street". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Two Hands [Soundtrack Import]". Amazon. 28 June 1999. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  9. ^ "M:i-2 Music from and Inspired By (2000 Film) [Soundtrack]". Amazon. 9 May 2000. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  10. ^ "Odyssey Number Five". Sanity Music. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2007.
  11. ^ "Powderfinger – Dream Days at the Hotel Existence CD". DVD Orchard. 2007. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  12. ^ McCabe, Kathy (11 September 2009). "See old footage of Powderfinger and hear snippet of new single 'All of the Dreamers'". The Daily Telegraph. News.com.au (News Corporation). Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  13. ^ Adams, Cameron (10 September 2009). "Powderfinger present their new album Golden Rule". Herald Sun (The Herald and Weekly Times). News Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  14. ^ "Powderfinger Brisbane 13Nov" (PDF). Powderfinger Official Website. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  15. ^ "Footprints – Book & CD out November!". Powderfinger Official Website. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  16. ^ "Powderfinger are reuniting for a one-off charity show!". May 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  17. ^ "One Night Lonely". Apple Music. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.