The List of Hilltop Hoods Albums in Order of Release Date

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The discography of Hilltop Hoods consists of Nine studio albums, one compilation albums, three extended plays (EPs), thirty-three singles and three DVDs.

The List of  Hilltop Hoods Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Hilltop Hoods Album in Order of Release Date:

1. A Matter of Time — 1999
2. Left Foot, Right Foot — 20 August 2001
3. The Calling — 22 September 2003
4. The Hard Road — 1 April 2006
5. State of the Art — 12 June 2009
6. Drinking from the Sun — 9 March 2012
7. Walking Under Stars — 8 August 2014
8. The Great Expanse — 22 February 2019
9. Fall from the Light — 1 August 2025

All Hilltop Hoods Albums List in Order

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1. A Matter of Time (1999)

Tracks:

1. A Matter of Time
2. 1979
3. The Anthem
4. Time Wasted
5. B-Boy Battlegear
6. Give It Up
7. Clap Your Hands to The…
8. Let Me Show You
9. Deaf Can Hear
10. Common Streets
11. A Matter of Time (instrumental remix)
12. 1979 (remix)
13. Whatcha Got?
14. Whatcha Got? (instrumental remix)

A Matter of Time is the debut album by Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods, released in 1999. Entirely self-financed through a local government publicity grant and a personal bank loan, the album marked the humble beginnings of a group that would become pivotal in Australian hip hop. The grant enabled the band to produce flyers and ads, helping promote the release. Featuring tracks like “1979” and “Deaf Can Hear” with Bukue One, the album showcases raw lyricism and DIY production. Though out of print, it’s available as a free download from their official site, preserving its underground legacy.

2. Left Foot, Right Foot (2001)

Tracks:

1. Afternoon Group Session
2. Are You Ready?
3. The Soul of the Beat
4. Left Foot, Right Foot
5. Immortal MCs
6. What the Seasons Change
7. Another World
8. When I’m
9. Leaving Sideways
10. Running from the Storm
11. Distortion
12. Don’t Stop
13. Elevation (RMX)
14. Baby Steps
15. Sojourn
16. Tolerance Levels
17. Immortal MCs (Remix)
18. I Believe (Remix)
19. Omega
20. The Soul of the Beat
21. Elevation

Left Foot, Right Foot, released on August 18, 2001, is the second studio album by Australian hip hop pioneers Hilltop Hoods. Self-released without a label, the album marked a major step in the group’s evolution, showcasing their gritty underground sound and DIY ethos. The 20-track project features production primarily by Matthew Lambert (Suffa), with key contributions from Barry Francis (DJ Debris) and various guest artists including Koolism and Mass MC. Known for standout tracks like “Left Foot, Right Foot” and “The Soul of the Beat,” the album blends lyrical storytelling with sharp beats and scratches. A hidden track and MP3-exclusive remixes added unique appeal.

3. The Calling (2003)

Tracks:

1. Untitled (pregap track[note 1])
2. Incoming
3. Testimonial Year
4. The Calling
5. Dumb Enough?
6. Illusionary Lines
7. Tomorrow Will Do
8. Laying Blame
9. Simmy and the Gravespitter
10. The Nosebleed Section
11. Down for the Cause
12. Mic Felon
13. Walk On
14. The Certificate
15. Hilltop Hoods
16. Working the Mic
17. Outgoing
18. The Sentinel

Released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records, The Calling marked a breakthrough for Australian hip hop pioneers Hilltop Hoods. As their third studio album, it brought underground Aussie hip hop into mainstream focus, featuring charting singles like “The Nosebleed Section” (No. 9) and “Dumb Enough” (No. 44) in Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2003. Remarkably, it was recorded on a home computer, resulting in some tracks being in mono. Despite humble production, the album became the first Australian hip hop record to achieve platinum certification, cementing Hilltop Hoods’ role in redefining the genre’s place in the national music scene.

4. The Hard Road (2006)

Tracks:

1. Ya Feel Big?
2. Recapturing the Vibe
3. Clown Prince
4. The Hard Road
5. Stopping All Stations
6. Conversations from a Speakeasy
7. What a Great Intro
8. What a Great Night
9. City of Light
10. Obese Lowlifes
11. Circuit Breaker
12. Breathe
13. The Blue Blooded
14. Monsters Ball
15. An Audience with the Devil
16. The Captured Vibe

The Hard Road, Hilltop Hoods’ fourth studio album, marked a groundbreaking moment in Australian hip hop upon its release on 1 April 2006 via Obese Records. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart—the first Australian hip hop album to do so—and featured the hit single “Clown Prince”. Rapidly achieving Gold status within a week and later certified Platinum, the album earned critical acclaim, winning Triple J’s J Award for Australian Album of the Year and two ARIA Awards. With powerful collaborations, standout tracks like “The Hard Road” and “Stopping All Stations”, and five entries in the Triple J Hottest 100, it became a genre-defining release.

5. State of the Art (2009)

Tracks:

1. The Return
2. Super Official
3. Chase That Feeling
4. She’s So Ugly
5. Still Standing
6. Classic Example
7. Chris Farley
8. The Light You Burned
9. Parade of the Dead
10. Last Confession
11. Hillatoppa
12. Fifty in Five

State of the Art is the acclaimed fifth studio album by Australian hip hop trio Hilltop Hoods, released on 12 June 2009 via their own Golden Era Records. Marking a triumphant return after their 2006 ARIA-winning album The Hard Road, this project debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts and was later certified triple platinum. Featuring standout singles like “Chase That Feeling” and collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Trials, and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, it earned Best Urban Album at the 2009 ARIA Awards. The album showcases Suffa’s genre-blending production, innovative sampling, and their iconic mascot ‘Armageddon’ on the cover artwork.

6. Drinking from the Sun (2012)

Tracks:

1. The Thirst (Part 1)
2. Drinking From the Sun
3. I Love It
4. Lights Out
5. Living in Bunkers
6. Speaking in Tongues
7. Now You’re Gone
8. Good for Nothing
9. Rattling the Keys to the Kingdom
10. The Thirst (Part 2)
11. The Underground
12. Shredding the Balloon
13. The Thirst (Part 3)
14. Good for Nothing

Drinking from the Sun is the sixth studio album by acclaimed Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 9 March 2012. Known for its darker tone and cohesive structure, the album opens and closes with parts of the conceptual track trilogy “The Thirst.” It features standout collaborations with artists like Sia on the platinum-certified single “I Love It” and Black Thought on “Living in Bunkers.” The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and achieved gold status on its first day, later earning double platinum certification. Critically and commercially successful, it won Best Urban Album at the 2012 ARIA Awards.

7. Walking Under Stars (2014)

Tracks:

1. The Thirst Pt. 4 (Interlude)
2. Walking Under Stars
3. Cosby Sweater
4. The Art of the Handshake
5. Live and Let Go
6. Pyramid Building
7. Through the Dark
8. Won’t Let You Down
9. Rumble Young Man, Rumble
10. Brainbox
11. I’m a Ghost
12. The Thirst Pt. 5 (Interlude)

Walking Under Stars is the seventh studio album by Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods, released on 8 August 2014. Presented as a companion piece to their 2012 album Drinking from the Sun, it continues the five-part narrative “The Thirst,” concluding with Part 5. The album explores themes of resilience, introspection, and ambition, and includes collaborations with artists like Maverick Sabre, Brother Ali, and Dan Sultan. Its lead single “Won’t Let You Down” debuted in June 2014. The album reached number one on the ARIA Charts and was certified Gold shortly after release. It won Best Urban Album at the 2014 ARIA Awards.

8. The Great Expanse (2019)

Tracks:

1. The Great Expanse
2. Into the Abyss
3. Leave Me Lonely
4. Be Yourself
5. Sell It All, Run Away
6. Exit Sign
7. Clark Griswold
8. OOFT (Ponda Baba)
9. Counterweight
10. Fire & Grace
11. What Becomes of Us
12. Here Without You
13. H Is For…

The Great Expanse is the eighth studio album by Australian hip hop trio Hilltop Hoods, released on 22 February 2019 via Universal Music Australia. Produced by Suffa and DJ Debris, the album features standout tracks including the ARIA Award-winning gold single “Clark Griswold” (featuring Adrian Eagle), the platinum-certified “Leave Me Lonely”, and “Exit Sign” with Illy and Ecca Vandal. Debuting at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, it became the group’s record-breaking sixth chart-topping release. The album, blending dark and moody themes with upbeat party tracks, was nominated for three ARIA Awards and achieved platinum certification in Australia.

9. Fall from the Light (2025)

Tracks:

1. Fall from the Light
2. Never Coming Home
3. The Gift
4. Get Well Soon
5. Naked
6. Rage Against the Fatigue
7. The Omelette
8. Don’t Happy, Be Worry
9. Something Bigger than This
10. This Year
11. Laced Up
12. The Moth

Fall from the Light is the ninth studio album by acclaimed Australian hip-hop trio Hilltop Hoods, released on 1 August 2025 via Island Records Australia. Marking their return after a six-year hiatus, the album showcases the group’s evolution while maintaining their signature lyrical depth and rhythmic complexity. Featuring collaborations with Adelaide pop artist Nyassa, New Zealand band Six60, and former AFL player Marlon Motlop (as Marlon), the album blends hip-hop with soulful and melodic elements. Preceded by four singles—“Laced Up,” “The Gift,” “Don’t Happy, Be Worry,” and “Never Coming Home”—the 12-track album runs 42 minutes and 15 seconds.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring the Hilltop Hoods albums in order reveals the remarkable evolution and enduring impact of one of Australia’s most influential hip hop groups. From their 1999 debut A Matter of Time to the 2025 release of Fall from the Light, each album showcases their lyrical depth, innovative production, and cultural relevance. With multiple ARIA awards, chart-topping releases, and a record-breaking six No. 1 albums, Hilltop Hoods have redefined Australian hip hop. Their discography not only charts their growth as artists but also reflects the rising prominence of the genre itself, cementing their legacy as true pioneers in music history.

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