With Tennent back on board they released Sumo in February 1998 through EastWest / Warner Music Australasia , which peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by ARIA for shipment of 70,000 copies. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane , described it as “a big sounding album backed by a generous budget.” Its local success led to a United States version – with an altered track listing – being issued in June. Lewis felt that they “show that guitar rock with McLeod’s vocals soaring over the top is definitely their strength. Unfortunately, it is also their weakness, with Sumo containing too little variation in style.” An extended version titled Sumo II , including a bonus seven-track enhanced CD of live performances, was released in October. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1998 Sumo had them nominated for Best Group , Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Cover Art (artwork by Chris and William Tennent).
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