Purity of Essence

Hoodoo Gurus

Purity of Essence

RELEASED: March 12, 2010
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Crackin' Up 3:53 2. A Few Home Truths 3:33 3. Are You Sleeping? 4:38 4. Burnt Orange 3:02 5. I Hope You're Happy 3:44 6. Ashamed of Me 3:36 7. What's in It for Me? 3:23 8. Over Nothing 5:01 9. You've Got Another Thing Coming 2:53 10. Only in America 4:46 11. Somebody Take Me Home 3:06 12. Let Me In 3:25 13. Evening Shade 3:41 14. Why So Sad? 4:28 15. 1968 2:39 16. The Stars Look Down 5:30
Historical Archive
Purity of Essence is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus, released in 1998. The album features a mix of power pop, rock, and alternative influences, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by catchy melodies and clever lyrics. The album addresses themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, maintaining the band's reputation for blending humor with poignant storytelling. Despite not achieving the commercial success of their earlier works, Purity of Essence has been praised by fans and critics alike for its mature sound and lyrical depth, cementing Hoodoo Gurus' legacy in the Australian rock scene.