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 )
ARIA Music Awards of 1998
ARIA Music Awards of 1998
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