1978–2008 is an album by Australian band Matt Finish that was released in January 2008 under the Mammal Music record label celebrating the band's 30th anniversary. The album is an anthology of the band's best-known songs, including Short Note plus three previously released songs, all freshly recorded before Christmas 2007.[1]

1978–2008
Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 2008
StudioUnity Gain Studios, Sydney
GenreRock
LabelMammal Music
ProducerJohn Prior

Australian journalist Deb Laylor writes: "Music is next to laughter as medicine for the soul and I could easily OD on this dose. This CD has helped me cope and deal with all things in life. It has been in the player and I still haven't and don't expect to tire of it."[2]

Track listing edit

All tracks are written by Matt Moffitt, John Prior, except where noted

1978–2008 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dream Away"  
2."Cold Wars"  
3."Still Roads"  
4."Introductions"Jeff Clayton, Rick Grossman, Moffitt, Prior 
5."Short Note"Moffitt, Moffitt 
6."Mancini Shuffle"Moffitt 
7."Layman's Day"Moffitt 
8."Hot Cover"  
9."Eat Your Lips Off"Clayton, Grossman, Moffitt, Prior 
10."Don't Fade Away"Clayton, Grossman, Moffitt, Prior 
11."River"Moffitt, Moffitt 

Personnel edit

Musicians edit

  • David Adams – vocals, guitar
  • Harry Brus – bass, vocals
  • Parrish Muhoberac – guitar, vocals
  • John Prior – drums, keys, vocals

Production edit

  • Recorded and produced at Unity Gain Studios by John Prior
  • Mastered at King Willie Sound by William Bowden

References edit

  1. ^ Matt Finish official website
  2. ^ "Review by Deb Lalor CCWO 2008". Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2009.

External links edit