The Cat Empire discography Studio albums 10 EPs 3 Live albums 3 Compilation albums 3 Singles 44 Video albums 2
The discography of the Australian jazz and funk band the Cat Empire consists of ten studio albums , three live albums , three compilation albums , two video albums , three extended plays , and forty-four singles . The band has scored two number-one albums and six top ten albums on the ARIA Charts . They have been nominated for twelve ARIA Music Awards , of which they have won one.[ a] They were formed in 1999 by founding members Felix Riebl , Ollie McGill , and Ryan Monro . Long-term members Harry James Angus , Jamshid Khadiwala and Will Hull-Brown joined the band in 2001.[ 6]
The group independently released a live extended play, Live @ Adelphia , in December 2001, and their first live album, The Sun , in July 2002.[ 6] [ 7] In October 2003, "Hello " was released as the lead single from The Cat Empire . Later that month, the album was released under Virgin Records ,[ 8] peaking at number 15 on the ARIA Charts and giving the group mainstream recognition. It went on to be certified 3× platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipment of 210,000 copies in 2012.
In April 2005, they released their second studio album, Two Shoes , which provided two top-fifty singles and debuted at the top of the Australian charts. It became their first international release when it was reissued in Canada the following year.[ 9] In March 2006, they performed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony [ 10] to a crowd of over 75,000.[ 11] The music recorded for the event was released the following month as Cities .[ 10] Their fourth album, So Many Nights , was released in September 2007, reaching number two on the ARIA charts. The lead single from that album, "No Longer There ", is their highest-charting to date, peaking at number 12. In 2009, they released their second live album, Live on Earth , which collects concert recordings taken from shows between August 2006 and December 2008.[ 12] They released their fifth album, Cinema , in June 2010. Critics dubbed it a more mature effort than the group's previous albums.[ 13] [ 14] It debuted at number three on the album charts.
Their sixth studio album and first via an independent label,[ 15] Steal the Light , was released in May 2013, peaking at number three. Critics considered the album to be "a return to their original aesthetic".[ 16] It was the first release in a trilogy of three conceptually similar albums by the group produced by Jan Skubiszewski .[ 17] The second album in that trilogy, Rising with the Sun , was released in March 2016, debuting at number one. From July 2018 to February 2019, the band released a new single on the first of every month, leading up to the release of their eighth album, Stolen Diamonds .[ 17] In 2021, the original lineup disbanded after a final show at the 2022 Byron Bay Bluesfest , except for founding members Riebl and McGill.[ 18] By late 2022, new members Grace Barbé , Daniel Farrugia, Neda Rahmani and Lazaro Numa had joined,[ b] and the group released their ninth album, Where the Angels Fall , in August 2023.
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^ "2009 ARIA Awards Winners" . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024 .
^ "2010 ARIA Awards Winners" . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024 .
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^ "The Cat Empire - Highlights" . Official Website . The Cat Empire. 2008. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2011 .
^ The Cat Empire (CD liner notes). The Cat Empire. Virgin Records, EMI Records. 2003.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Two Shoes (CD liner notes). The Cat Empire. Indica Records. 2006.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ a b Eliezer, Christie (15 April 2006). "Aussie Biz Has Golden Hopes After Commonwealth Games" . Billboard . Retrieved 19 July 2024 .
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^ Live on Earth (CD liner notes). The Cat Empire. EMI Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
^ Eremenko, Alexey. "Cinema – The Cat Empire" . AllMusic . Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024 .
^ Blase, William (6 July 2010). "The Cat Empire – Cinema " . Music Feeds . Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024 .
^ "The Cat Empire – Steal The Light " . houseofvinyl.com.au . Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024 .
^ LeConte, Julia (23 May 2013). "The Cat Empire – Steal The Light " . Now . Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023 .
^ a b Lebar, Erin (11 March 2019). "One diamond at a time" . Winnipeg Free Press . Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2023 .
^ Rose, Anna (15 April 2022). "Watch The Cat Empire's original line-up play their final show together at Bluesfest 2022" . NME . Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023 .
^ "New band member announcement ⭐️" . 21 September 2022. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023 – via Instagram .
^ "New band member announcement 📣" . 26 September 2022. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023 – via Instagram .
^ "New band member announcement ⭐️" . 3 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023 – via Instagram .
^ "New band member announcement 🥁" . 10 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023 – via Instagram .
^ a b c "The Cat Empire Discography" . Australian Charts Portal . Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 August 2011 .
^ a b "Discografie The Cat Empire" . dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024 .
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^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Two Shoes - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 19 April 2005. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ (2005). "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 5 August 2011 .
^ "Cities - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 1 April 2006. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "So Many Nights - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 22 September 2007. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ (2007). "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 5 August 2011 .
^ "Cinema - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 25 June 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "Steal the Light - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 17 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "Rising with the Sun - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "Stolen Diamonds - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 15 February 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "Where the Angels Fall - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 25 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ a b Kennedy, Jade (30 August 2024). "The Cat Empire Announce 10th Album, Drop New Single 'Blood on the Stage' " . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2023 .
^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart" . Australian Recording Industry Association . 31 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025 .
^ Monro, Ryan. "The Cat Empire - The Sun " . ryanmonro.com . Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2024 .
^ "Live on Earth - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ "The Cat Empire (Live from Melbourne, December 2021) [Original Line-up Final Tour] – Album by The Cat Empire" . Spotify . 15 April 2022. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024 .
^ a b "Tapes Breaks and Outtakes – The Cat Empire" . thecatempire.com . The Cat Empire. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2024 .
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^ a b c "Tunes For Change" . thecatempire.com . The Cat Empire. 28 October 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 29 February 2024 .
^ "Tunes for Change" . tunesforchange.org . Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2024 .
^ "The Adelphia Sessions - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 2 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024 .
^ "The Adelphia Sessions - a hybrid of select tracks from The Sun (2002) and Live @ Adelphia (2001) is available now on streaming partners" . facebook.com . 21 November 2022. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024 .
^ "On The Attack – Album by The Cat Empire" . Spotify . 2004. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2006 DVDs" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 17 December 2021 .
^ "The Cat Empire - Live At The Bowl DVD" . YouTube . Musichead. 6 February 2009. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 DVDs" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 17 December 2021 .
^ Monro, Ryan. "The Cat Empire - Live at Adelphia " . ryanmonro.com . Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2024 .
^ The Cat Empire (2001). Live @ Adelphia (liner notes). Australia: Regency. 45575.
^ Raper, Dan (7 November 2006). "The Cat Empire: The Cat Empire EP" . PopMatters . Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024 .
^ The Cat Empire (2007). Live at Martyrs' (liner notes). United States: Velour.
^ "The Cat Empire / Live At Martyrs ' EP CD" . amazon.com . Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024 .
^ Ryan, Gavin (bulion) (7 August 2011). "Chart Positions 51-100 Post 1989 Part 1 – The Cat Empire (7 total) singles" . Australian Charts Portal . Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011 .
^ "The Cat Empire Discography" . New Zealand Charts Portal . Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 August 2011 .
^ "The Cat Empire 'Hello' CD single (CD)" . Collection of Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa). 2003. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024 .
^ " 'Days Like These' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'The Chariot' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ "Sly - EP by the Cat Empire" . apple.com . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ "The Car Song - EP by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Two Shoes' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ Munro, Kelsey (19 September 2007). "The Cat Empire" . The Age . Melbourne. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Sebire, Monique (19 February 2013). "Cat Empire Drop First Taste Of New Studio Album" . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Semo, Esther (9 May 2013). "Cat Empire – Steal The Light" . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ " 'Qué Será Ahora' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ "Premiere Of The Cat Empire – 'Wolves' " . Tone Deaf . 23 October 2015. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Di Fabrizio, James (3 February 2016). "Cat Empire Announce New Single And 2016 National Tour" . The Brag . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ "The Cat Empire reveal new single, 'Ready Now' " . Beat Magazine . 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ "The Cat Empire drop new single, 'Stolen Diamonds' " . Beat Magazine . 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Gray, Geordie (4 September 2018). "The Cat Empire release new single 'La Sirène' " . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Jenke, Tyler (1 October 2018). "Check out The Cat Empire's stunning new single, 'Kila' " . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ Gray, Geordie (7 November 2018). "PREMIERE: The Cat Empire unveil new 360° music video for Sola" . Tone Deaf . Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ "Video Premiere: The Cat Empire's 'Barricades' is an experimental, funk-filled groove" . Beat Magazine . 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
^ " 'Oscar Wilde' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Echoes' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Oscar Wilde (Live at Odeon Theatre) [feat. Grace Barbe]' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Going to Live' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Great Beauty' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Coming to Meet You' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'The Scream' Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Sparrow' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ " 'Into the Night' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ a b "The Cat Empire (Live from Melbourne, December 2021) [Original Line-up Final Tour] Album by the Cat Empire" . Apple Music. Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ Robinson, Ellie (2 April 2023). "The Cat Empire debut new band line-up, share single 'Thunder Rumbles' " . NME . Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023 .
^ Gallagher, Alex (13 May 2023). "The Cat Empire announce new album 'Where The Angels Fall' and share new single" . NME . Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023 .
^ "THE CAT EMPIRE Release New Single & Clip 'Money Coming My Way' " . The Rockpit . 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023 .
^ "Owl - EP - Album by The Cat Empire" . Apple Music (AU). 4 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024 .
^ a b " 'Hello (Anniversary Edition)' - Single by the Cat Empire" . Australia: Apple Music . Retrieved 12 May 2024 .
^ "The Cat Empire presentan "La Gracia" antes de su gira española" [The Cat Empire presents “La Gracia” before their Spanish tour]. Mondo Sonoro (in Spanish). 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024 .
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^ "The Cat Empire - Bird In Paradise (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . 21 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025 .
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^ a b Two Shoes (Indica Special Edition) (track listing). The Cat Empire. Indica. 2006. INDCD068.{{cite AV media notes }}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link )
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^ The Cat Empire (performer); Various (director) (2008). "Fishies" (music video). Archived from the original on 19 December 2023.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Nicholas Verso (director) (2013). "Brighter Than Gold" (music video). Archived from the original on 13 March 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Ash Koek (director) (2013). "Steal the Light" (music video). Archived from the original on 13 March 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (co-director); Martin Pimentel (co-director) (2013). "Like a Drum" (music video). Archived from the original on 13 March 2024.
^ "The Cat Empire | Wolves" . Pixel Melbourne . Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024 .
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Darcy Prendergast (director) (2016). "Bulls (Director's Cut)" (music video). Archived from the original on 13 March 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "Ready Now 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "Stolen Diamonds 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "La Sirène 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "Kila 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Depedro (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "Sola 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2018). "Barricades 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2019). "Oscar Wilde 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dominic Allen (director) (2019). "Echoes 360°" (music video).
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Nick Campbell (director) (2023). "Thunder Rumbles" (music video). Archived from the original on 11 April 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Giulia Giannini McGauran (creative director) (2023). "Rock 'n' Roll" (music video). Archived from the original on 23 December 2023.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Josh Harris (director) (2023). "Money Coming My Way" (music video). Archived from the original on 23 December 2023.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Nick Campbell (director) (2023). "Boom Boom" (music video). Archived from the original on 18 March 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dara Munnis (director) (2024). "La Gracia" (music video). Archived from the original on 10 July 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dara Munnis (director) (30 August 2024). "Blood on the Stage" (music video). Archived from the original on 30 August 2024.
^ The Cat Empire (performer); Dara Munnis (director) (2024). "Doing Fine" (music video). Archived from the original on 26 November 2024.
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