{"product_id":"living-in-the-70s-skyhooks-copy-1","title":"Ego Is Not A Dirty Word, Skyhooks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSkyhooks – Ego Is Not A Dirty Word\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Ego Is Not A Dirty Word\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Second Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Mushroom Records (L 35575)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Glam Rock \/ Pop Rock \/ Australian Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Following the astronomical success of their debut, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eLiving in the 70's\u003c\/i\u003e, Skyhooks returned to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eTCS Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in Melbourne to record their follow-up between January and May 1975. Produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"209\"\u003eRoss Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (credited as Duke Wilson), the album was a major critical and commercial triumph, staying at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"314\"\u003e#1 on the Australian charts for 11 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. It famously won \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"372\"\u003eMost Popular Australian Album\u003c\/b\u003e at the 1975 King of Pop Awards. The sessions were not without drama; the band was briefly locked out of the studio during the recording process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album refined the band's signature \"glam-with-a-smirk\" sound, combining razor-sharp social commentary with tight, guitar-driven melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\"Ego Is Not A Dirty Word\"\u003c\/b\u003e peaked at #2 on the Australian singles chart and became a cultural anthem, challenging social norms about self-confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAussie Classics:\u003c\/b\u003e The album features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e\"All My Friends Are Getting Married,\"\u003c\/b\u003e which remains one of the most recognizable tracks in Australian rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyrical Wit:\u003c\/b\u003e Songwriter \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eGreg Macainsh\u003c\/b\u003e continued to document Australian life with tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003e\"Saturday Night\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003e\"Mercedes Ladies,\"\u003c\/b\u003e while \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eRed Symons\u003c\/b\u003e contributed the unique \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003e\"Every Chase a Steeple\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEclectic Instrumentation:\u003c\/b\u003e The record features a wide array of guest instruments, including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003ePeter Jones\u003c\/b\u003e on marimbas and vibes, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eGreg Sneddon\u003c\/b\u003e on the Arp synthesizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Vinyl Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eEgo Is Not A Dirty Word\u003c\/b\u003e is a cornerstone for collectors of Australian rock. For those seeking the original 1975 vinyl experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e The original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eMushroom Records\u003c\/b\u003e release (L 35575) features a striking \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e with artwork by Neil Curtis and distinctive front lettering by Ian McCausland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition Australian pressings are highly collectable, known for their clean \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eMushroom labels\u003c\/b\u003e and high-energy analog mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternational Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e While common in Australia, original 1975 pressings from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eUS (Mercury)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eUK (Mercury\/Phonogram)\u003c\/b\u003e are harder to find and highly prized by global collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhooks, Ego Is Not A Dirty Word, Shirley Strachan, Greg Macainsh, Mushroom Records, 1975 Vinyl, Australian Rock, Glam Rock, Gatefold.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Australian Rock Legends, 70s Glam Classics, Number One Albums, The Mushroom Records Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e AC\/DC, Cold Chisel, TMG (Ted Mulry Gang), Sherbet, Daddy Cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skyhooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51350176137533,"sku":"5541","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/ab67616d0000b273b4ebc45996acef775e552437.jpg?v=1770099808","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/living-in-the-70s-skyhooks-copy-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}