Originally released in 1995, Three Legged Dog is The Cruel Sea at their most confident and creatively loose — a smoky, groove‑driven blend of surf‑rock, blues, alt‑rock, and that unmistakable Tex Perkins swagger. This 2025 vinyl reissue brings the album back into circulation for the first time in years, giving collectors a clean, modern pressing of one of Australia’s most distinctive mid‑90s records.
The album captures the band’s signature mood: dusty, hypnotic rhythms, twang‑laden guitars, and Perkins’ gravel‑rich vocals weaving through stories of heartbreak, grit, and late‑night wanderings. It’s a record that feels like a dimly lit bar, a desert highway, and a coastal dive all at once.
Why It’s in the Crimson Vinyl Catalogue
Australian classics always punch above their weight in the shop, and Three Legged Dog is one of those albums that resonates across generations. They are also one of the best live bands going around - period!
Collectors chase it because:
• Original pressings are scarce and expensive
• The Cruel Sea have a cult following that never really faded
• The 2025 reissue finally makes the album accessible again on vinyl
It’s a perfect fit for Crimson Vinyl’s ethos: iconic, character‑rich, and deeply tied to Australia’s musical identity.
Track Listing
Side A
This is What It IsJust A Man
Anybody But You
Too Fast For Me
Teach Me
Side B
Hard Candy
Too Late To Turn Back
Baby Meet
Save Me
Gimme Back My Thing
Side C
Better Get A Lawyer
Brain Wash
Three Legged Dog
The Lot
Strange Thing
Side D
Down The Stairs Backwards
Cabbage Tree Creek
Cool It Down
Looks Like Its Gonna Rain
Manic Depression
See Ya Later
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