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You Am I

You Am I are an Australian power pop band, fronted by its lead singer-songwriter and guitarist, Tim Rogers. They formed in December 1989 and are the first Australian band to have released three successive albums that have each debuted at the number-one position on the ARIA Albums Chart: Hi Fi Way (February 1995), Hourly, Daily (July 1996) and #4 Record (April 1998). Nine of their tracks appeared on the related ARIA Singles Chart top 50 with "What I Don't Know 'bout You" (February 1998), their highest charting, at No. 28. You Am I have received ten ARIA Music Awards from thirty-one nominations. The band have supported international artists such as the Who, the Rolling Stones, Sonic Youth and Oasis.

You Am I's second studio album, Hi Fi Way, appeared in the eighth position in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums (October 2010). Their third album, Hourly, Daily was listed at number fifty five. The same two releases were also voted into the "Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time" list compiled by Australian youth radio station, Triple J, in 2011. Fourteen of their songs have been placed on the related annual Hottest 100 lists with "Heavy Heart" (July 1998), the highest at No. 9.

Albums

1993 Sound As Ever
1995 Hi Fi Way
1996 Hourly, Daily
1998 #4 Record
2001 Dress Me Slowly
2002 Deliverance
2006 Convicts
2008 Dilettantes
2010 You Am I
2015 Porridge & Hotsauce
2019 All Onboard
2021 The Lives of Others
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You Am I Drop New Single And Announce Live Return
God bless the lot of them.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: You Am I
"Rogers’ persona made up for the lack in sound quality."
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You Am I, Jebediah To Headline The Triffid’s Fifth Anniversary Gig
Lock it in.
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You Am I & Jebediah Announce Huge Regional Co-headline Tour
Ummm, yes please.
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You Am I Are Releasing ‘Convicts’ On Vinyl & Playing Shows To Celebrate
“We listened back lately; we like it."
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Artists Praise Ex-You Am I Manager Kate Stewart Ahead Of Benefit Gig
"Kate's devotion and passion for music helped bring to life and shape the Sydney music scene in the '90s."
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Silverchair, Midnight Oil & More Donate To Benefit Auctions For Ex-You Am I Manager
Bid now!
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Benefit Gig For Ex-You Am I Manager Upgrades Venue Due To Quick Sell-out
New venue, new date!
Reviews / Live
Live Review: You Am I, Magic Dirt
"Rogers belongs on a stage: there is no better frontman in Australia."
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Legendary Aussie Acts To Perform At Benefit Gig For Ex-You Am I Manager
'A Benefit For Kate Stewart'.
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Classic Aussie Rock Songs As Told By Artists On The Under The Southern Stars Bill
We asked some of the acts on the Under The Southern Stars bill what their quintessential Oz rock song by other acts on the line-up was. Check out their responses below.
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Appeal Launched For Former You Am I Manager Kate Stewart Following Stroke
Details below.