The Temper Trap – Conditions (Teal Vinyl, Limited Edition)

The Temper Trap's Conditions arrived in 2009 as the Melbourne band's debut album and quickly became one of the defining Australian indie rock records of the late 2000s. Driven by the global breakthrough of “Sweet Disposition,” it introduced The Temper Trap's widescreen sound to an international audience, pairing soaring choruses with atmospheric guitars and the high, instantly recognisable falsetto of Dougy Mandagi.

Produced by Jim Abbiss, whose credits include Arctic Monkeys and Adele, the album balances scale with emotional directness. Songs such as “Love Lost,” “Fader” and “Science of Fear” show how the band could make polished, anthemic rock feel weightless rather than overblown, with crisp arrangements and a strong melodic pull. That combination helped Conditions connect well beyond Australia and established the group as one of the country's most successful modern rock exports.

The album's reputation has lasted because its best moments still feel genuinely transportive: a debut built for big rooms, but grounded in sharp songcraft. This 2026 vinyl edition keeps the original album intact while offering a fresh colour pressing for collectors.

Features

• Teal Vinyl, Limited Edition
• Gatefold sleeve with printed 12x12" lyric insert

Genre: Pop & Rock

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