Although Living in the 70's was released in October 1974 and was an instant smash, it only became clear the following year that Skyhooks were not only breaking both rules and records, but they were seriously breaking new ground as well. After 16 weeks atop the national album charts with their first album (and 6 months in that spot in Victoria's hometown fans in Melbourne of course led the charge for the band), they released Ego Is Not A Dirty Word in June and spent another 11 weeks there.While things inevitably tapered off slightly in '76 as the band set its sights on the US, 1975 remains the year that Skyhooks peaked. And both albums remain together in the nation's consciousness as a cohesive pair; together they were the soundtrack to the band's extended period of mania. So, 40 years down the track, it is perhaps inevitable that these two classic albums should be brought together to celebrate Skyhooks brilliance and success, and this deluxe 3CD set that does just that. In stunning remastered sound (overseen at every step by Greg Macainsh himself), this new collection presents both albums as they were meant to be heard. Add a bunch of pre-album demos to each, as well a third disc of previously unreleased live recordings from late '74 and '75, called Skyhooks In Concert 1974-75, and you have the ultimate 44-track audio document of this period of the band's life. Chuck in a new essay by RAM magazine editor and early Skyhooks confidante Anthony O'Grady, numerous rare and unpublished photos, and the type of deluxe packaging that disappeared with your local record store.