Train Tracks (EP)

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Train Tracks
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EP by
ReleasedJuly 1991
Recorded1990–1991
Genre Pop, rock
Length23:25
Label Wheatley Records, RCA Records
Producer Ross Fraser
Southern Sons chronology
Southern Sons
(1990)
Train Tracks
(1991)
Nothing But The Truth
(1992)

Train Tracks is an EP by Australian band Southern Sons. The EP was released in Australia in July 1991 and reached number 40 on the ARIA charts. It is a limited edition pressing, released shortly after the release of their debut self-titled album.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Waiting for That Train" (P. Bowman, P. Buckle) - 3:43
  2. "More Than Enough" (Live) (P. Bowman, P. Buckle) - 4:02
  3. "Do You Want My Love" (Live) (P. Buckle) - 3:51
  4. "Make a Move" (Live) (P. Buckle) - 7:27
  5. "Hold Me in Your Arms" (Live) (P. Buckle) - 4:25

Personnel

Chart positions

Chart (1991)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [1] 40

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