They Were Better Live : Live at the Central Club Christmas, 1998 is a double live album released by Australian rock band Weddings Parties Anything.

The recording was of the band's series of live shows at the Central Club Hotel in Richmond.

Paul Kelly joins the band for a rendition of his song "Laughing Boy."

The album was nominated for an ARIA Award in 1999 for 'Best Blues & Roots Album'.

[2] All songs written by Mick Thomas, except where noted[3]