Dirty Three - Ulterior Motives (2026) [Hi-Res]

Ulterior Motives serves as a vivid archive of Dirty Three’s early development. This collection of demos and radio performances, first released in a limited CD edition in 2012, showcases the raw, improvisational style of Warren Ellis, Mick Turner, and Jim White. These recordings give listeners a glimpse into the band’s creative process in its early days—before its official debut. Several tracks capture the musicians working on iconic songs like “Sue’s Last Ride” in a small rehearsal space. The final track, “Deep Waters,” shows the trio refining material that would later appear on the album Ocean Songs. These rare recordings make a compelling case for why Dirty Three are still considered a thrilling live band.

Tracklist:
01-01 Dirty Three - Better Go Home Now (Live Version) [4:09]
01-02 Dirty Three - Indian Love Song (Demo Version) [12:38]
01-03 Dirty Three - Everything Is Fucked (Demo Version) [7:22]
01-04 Dirty Three - The Last Night (Demo Version) [5:39]
01-05 Dirty Three - Hope (Live Version) [5:57]
01-06 Dirty Three - Sue's Last Ride (Demo Version) [5:21]
01-07 Dirty Three - No Stranger Than That (Demo Version) [5:18]
01-08 Dirty Three - Deep Water (Live Version) [18:21]