Best Aussie Bands? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

cinnles · 06-06-2004, 07:43 PM

I started this thread cause I noticed the butterfly effect avatar in this forum.

Best current aussie bands? (Old timers like ac/dc and chisel discounted!)

My faves:

Cog
The Butterfly Effect
Junto
Love Outside Andromeda
John Butler Trio
The Living End

and My band!

Rlyss · 06-06-2004, 08:53 PM

The Butterfly Effect are fantastic, I saw them once or twice. I know I saw them at the Big Day Out this year in Melbourne but I have a strange feeling I've seen them another time. Weird

And I've always been a sucker for powderfinger, ever since their first album. Their new stuff is ok, predictable but nothing wrong with it.

John Butler Trio is great great too. Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea are incredible.

My all-time favorite has gotta be Nick Cave though

flecktone4 · 06-06-2004, 09:18 PM

The Cat Empire

frozenstellar · 06-06-2004, 09:43 PM

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cog too. damn both of them put on top shows!

and whatareya you lot? seriously.. its common knowledge that all homeboys are dickheads.. you dont have be a genius to know, that in a forum like this there's gonna be sex tonight for some, but not for all. remember, theres no shame when you've been caught wankin' cuz denial works for me!.

and remember when reading these posts, a hard earned thirst needs a big cold beer, but i drink to get pissed.

cinnles · 06-06-2004, 10:01 PM

Yeah, tism are fanfuckingtastic too.

frozenstellar · 06-06-2004, 10:05 PM

thats what i thought, cant have an best aussie band thread without tism being in there.

brianna · 06-06-2004, 10:49 PM

whitlams

almostaugust · 06-06-2004, 11:24 PM

here is some that come to mind

The Screaming Jets
Midnight Oil
The Whitlams
The Waifs
TISM
The Go-Betweens
Something for kate

frozenstellar · 06-06-2004, 11:55 PM

after.. *shudder* hearing a dissociatives (sp?) track just before, it reminded me of silverchair.

not the 'laalaalaalalaaa' that is diorama, but frogstomp & freakshow. both quality cds.

Meridae'n · 06-07-2004, 12:37 AM

Can't go past Jebadiah (fuck I'm old).

And seeing as though this is an ANZAC forum I'll say that Shihad (Pacifier) are the best band I've seen live by a landslide. They played before You Am I when I seen then, absolutely stole the show.

almostaugust · 06-07-2004, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Meridae'n
Can't go past Jebadiah (fuck I'm old).

And seeing as though this is an ANZAC forum I'll say that Shihad (Pacifier) are the best band I've seen live by a landslide. They played before You Am I when I seen then, absolutely stole the show.

yeah, i saw Jebidiah play live in 1998 (i think). Damn, that was ages ago.

Arachnid · 06-07-2004, 04:25 AM

Midnight Oil
The Radiators
Cold Chisel
Ghostwriters - Hirst from Midnight Oils new band ...and not too bad either try " Runnaway Bay"

Cheers

cinnles · 06-07-2004, 07:18 AM

Ah I forgot to mention the dirty three!

Another band I heard the other day and liked was forte.

cchris · 06-07-2004, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Meridae'n
Can't go past Jebadiah (fuck I'm old).

Old indeed.

Anyone old enough to remember "Narara"?
Divinyls,Chisel & Men at Work.
Aah those were the days.

Midnight Oil and Hunters though were the best for mine on a live scale.

Meridae'n · 06-08-2004, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cinnles

Another band I heard the other day and liked was Frente.

Ella · 06-08-2004, 02:18 AM

Weeelll......as a thirtysomething music addict, my list really would be endless (and quite possibly pretty obscure)....but here's a bunch for starters....

The John Butler Trio
(saw them live the other week - shit they rawked)
George
Powderfinger
Cruel Sea
Beasts of Bourbon
Any group with Tex Perkins
Tex Perkins
Dan Brodie
Nick Cave / Bad Seeds
Spiderbait
Go Betweens
Paul Kelly
Ed Kuepper

Old school stuff....Oils (saw them what seems like 1000's of times as a teenager), Hunnas...used to see TISM a lot back in my late 80's Melbourne days. Gave Frente one of their first gigs.

Can't say I'm really up with new music now - never have time for JJJ and am really quite slack in that department.

But I'm willing to listen to recommendations!

Latch · 06-08-2004, 02:24 AM

tism
sonic animation
xavier rudd
nick cave / bad seeds
john buttler trio
the whitlams

obligatory:
powerfinger
cold chisel
jimmy barnes
men at work

For those who don't know, tism's new album (2 dvds - 1 cd) comes out in a couple weeks (June 20-somethingth).

Ella · 06-08-2004, 02:39 AM

Why are the Chisels/Barnesy obligatory? Without Don Walker, that band would have been nothing.

Latch · 06-08-2004, 02:52 AM

It's obligatory that you have to like them. I believe it's an unspoken Australian rule that you have to know all the words to "Working Class Man" and "Khe Sahn".. at the very least (this is from the perspective of a (former) Yank, remember

)

Ella · 06-08-2004, 03:02 AM

Oh, right. Well, Latch, I am an 80's gal and really can't stand the band - Don Walker was the only talented one out of the whole bunch in terms of songwriting ability, and Barnesy...well, methinks I'll leave that topic alone!

It was around 1984 when I stopped listening to commercial music and discovered 3RRR (and later PBS, where I did a show for many years), and a bunch of bands that, although not as famous as the Chisels, have produced some incredible music.

Damn these infernal stereotypes!!

Arachnid · 06-08-2004, 03:13 AM

Damn near forgot ---- The Angels

Cheers

slimshaydee · 06-08-2004, 04:06 AM

the living end
jet
crowded house

frozenstellar · 06-08-2004, 04:39 AM

jet... iiiick! fucken horrible mob they are. i'd rather listen to nikki webster.

bit of acca dacca goes alright too.

Latch · 06-08-2004, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by frozenstellar
i'd rather listen to nikki webster.

BLASPHEMY! NO STRAWBERRY KISSES FOR YOU!

...I can't believe I know a name of her song.. wayyy too much hungover-recovery Video Hits watching for me...

Ella · 06-08-2004, 12:55 PM

Jet suck BIG TIME!! Everything about them is contrived and manufactured. If you want a good, raw Aussie rock and roll outfit, listen so some You Am I. They should be where Jet is now.

I read in a Rolling Stone article that the guitarist from US band, The Strokes, said Jet made him want to stop playing music. He hated them so much. Ouch.

b00f12 · 06-08-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arachnid
Damn near forgot ---- The Angels

Cheers

Notch up another Angels fan... Spiderbait are also growing on me. Their version of Black Betty is better than Ram Jam.

Jason.

frozenstellar · 06-08-2004, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ella
I read in a Rolling Stone article that the guitarist from US band, The Strokes, said Jet made him want to stop playing music. He hated them so much. Ouch.

hrmm.. so jet have done something productive it seems.

the strokes < jet < nikki webster

almostaugust · 06-08-2004, 09:36 PM

I think we forgot Grinspoon, who are pretty ok in my opinion. In terms of aussie music though i dont think it gets much better than the oils. They had a consistent good sound, were awesome live and had a shit load of integrity.
I remember hearing a story about when they were auditioning for lead singers. Peter garret just turns up, and starts going crazy around the place. They concluded that he didnt have anywhere near the best voice out of the guys auditioning, but had the most energy and the baldest head.

Ella · 06-09-2004, 03:00 AM

Yeah, but would you vote for him?

cchris · 06-09-2004, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ella
Yeah, but would you vote for him?

Ha ha.

I can just picture his maiden speech to the faithfull at the Randwick Labor club.

almostaugust · 06-09-2004, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ella
Yeah, but would you vote for him?

Yeah, i reckon i would. Most politicians a carreerists, Garrett seems to have a bit of passion and integrity.

cchris · 06-09-2004, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by almostaugust
Yeah, i reckon i would. Most politicians a carreerists, Garrett seems to have a bit of passion and integrity.

Something that is needed at the moment.
He may very well,however, be thwarted by the party machine.

I hope not.

Meridae'n · 06-09-2004, 11:35 PM

He's probably the only chance Labour have of winning an election in the next 10 years... thank fuck.

Ella · 06-10-2004, 01:04 AM

Maybe he needs his own thread?

irseg · 06-10-2004, 02:24 AM

You Aussies owe us a major apology for Jet.

Ella · 06-10-2004, 02:25 AM

Sorry.

Jet truly suck.

Latch · 06-10-2004, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by irseg
You Aussies owe us a major apology for Jet.

Haven't you heard? The Australians aren't ones for giving apologies....

[/flame].

Sorry.. had to say it to rile up the conversation (and probably take it all off offtopic again).

Ella · 06-10-2004, 02:43 AM

Well, can someone apologise for Nickelback? Please?

MrFlux · 06-10-2004, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ella
Well, can someone apologise for Nickelback? Please?

And all the other boy bands.

irseg · 06-10-2004, 03:44 AM

Thank you. Yes, I'll reciprocate by offering an apology on behalf of America for Nickelback and all the other bands that sound exactly like them.

06-06-2004, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
cinnles Addict	Best Aussie Bands? I started this thread cause I noticed the butterfly effect avatar in this forum. Best current aussie bands? (Old timers like ac/dc and chisel discounted!) My faves: Cog The Butterfly Effect Junto Love Outside Andromeda John Butler Trio The Living End and My band!

06-06-2004, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	here is some that come to mind The Screaming Jets Midnight Oil The Whitlams The Waifs TISM The Go-Betweens Something for kate __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

06-07-2004, 12:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Meridae'n Loose Cunt Location: North Bondi RSL	Can't go past Jebadiah (fuck I'm old). And seeing as though this is an ANZAC forum I'll say that Shihad (Pacifier) are the best band I've seen live by a landslide. They played before You Am I when I seen then, absolutely stole the show. __________________ What's easier to believe: that a guy was born without sex in the manner of several Greek demigods and grew up to be able to transmute liquids and alter his body density yet couldn't escape government execution, or that three freemasons in a vehicle made with aluminum foil in an era before digital technology escaped our atmosphere, landing on the moon, broadcasted from there, and then flew back without burning up?

06-07-2004, 04:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Arachnid Crazy Location: Melb - Australia	Midnight Oil The Radiators Cold Chisel Ghostwriters - Hirst from Midnight Oils new band ...and not too bad either try " Runnaway Bay" Cheers __________________ -------------------- Cheers

06-08-2004, 02:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Weeelll......as a thirtysomething music addict, my list really would be endless (and quite possibly pretty obscure)....but here's a bunch for starters.... The John Butler Trio (saw them live the other week - shit they rawked) George Powderfinger Cruel Sea Beasts of Bourbon Any group with Tex Perkins Tex Perkins Dan Brodie Nick Cave / Bad Seeds Spiderbait Go Betweens Paul Kelly Ed Kuepper Old school stuff....Oils (saw them what seems like 1000's of times as a teenager), Hunnas...used to see TISM a lot back in my late 80's Melbourne days. Gave Frente one of their first gigs. Can't say I'm really up with new music now - never have time for JJJ and am really quite slack in that department. But I'm willing to listen to recommendations! __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-06-2004, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rlyss The Pusher Location: Edinburgh	The Butterfly Effect are fantastic, I saw them once or twice. I know I saw them at the Big Day Out this year in Melbourne but I have a strange feeling I've seen them another time. Weird And I've always been a sucker for powderfinger, ever since their first album. Their new stuff is ok, predictable but nothing wrong with it. John Butler Trio is great great too. Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea are incredible. My all-time favorite has gotta be Nick Cave though

06-06-2004, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
flecktone4 Tilted	The Cat Empire

06-06-2004, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
frozenstellar Without Wings Location: Australia	<------ cog too. damn both of them put on top shows! and whatareya you lot? seriously.. its common knowledge that all homeboys are dickheads.. you dont have be a genius to know, that in a forum like this there's gonna be sex tonight for some, but not for all. remember, theres no shame when you've been caught wankin' cuz denial works for me!. and remember when reading these posts, a hard earned thirst needs a big cold beer, but i drink to get pissed.

06-06-2004, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
cinnles Addict	Yeah, tism are fanfuckingtastic too.

06-06-2004, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
frozenstellar Without Wings Location: Australia	thats what i thought, cant have an best aussie band thread without tism being in there.

06-06-2004, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
brianna Addict Location: nyc	whitlams

06-06-2004, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
frozenstellar Without Wings Location: Australia	after.. shudder hearing a dissociatives (sp?) track just before, it reminded me of silverchair. not the 'laalaalaalalaaa' that is diorama, but frogstomp & freakshow. both quality cds.

06-07-2004, 07:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
cinnles Addict	Ah I forgot to mention the dirty three! Another band I heard the other day and liked was forte.

06-08-2004, 02:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	tism sonic animation xavier rudd nick cave / bad seeds john buttler trio the whitlams obligatory: powerfinger cold chisel jimmy barnes men at work For those who don't know, tism's new album (2 dvds - 1 cd) comes out in a couple weeks (June 20-somethingth).

06-08-2004, 02:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Why are the Chisels/Barnesy obligatory? Without Don Walker, that band would have been nothing. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-08-2004, 02:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	It's obligatory that you have to like them. I believe it's an unspoken Australian rule that you have to know all the words to "Working Class Man" and "Khe Sahn".. at the very least (this is from the perspective of a (former) Yank, remember )

06-08-2004, 03:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Oh, right. Well, Latch, I am an 80's gal and really can't stand the band - Don Walker was the only talented one out of the whole bunch in terms of songwriting ability, and Barnesy...well, methinks I'll leave that topic alone! It was around 1984 when I stopped listening to commercial music and discovered 3RRR (and later PBS, where I did a show for many years), and a bunch of bands that, although not as famous as the Chisels, have produced some incredible music. Damn these infernal stereotypes!! __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure." Last edited by Ella; 06-08-2004 at 12:52 PM..

06-08-2004, 03:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
Arachnid Crazy Location: Melb - Australia	Damn near forgot ---- The Angels Cheers __________________ -------------------- Cheers

06-08-2004, 04:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
slimshaydee If you've read this, PM me and say so Location: Sitting on my ass, and you?	the living end jet crowded house

06-08-2004, 04:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
frozenstellar Without Wings Location: Australia	jet... iiiick! fucken horrible mob they are. i'd rather listen to nikki webster. bit of acca dacca goes alright too.

06-08-2004, 12:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Jet suck BIG TIME!! Everything about them is contrived and manufactured. If you want a good, raw Aussie rock and roll outfit, listen so some You Am I. They should be where Jet is now. I read in a Rolling Stone article that the guitarist from US band, The Strokes, said Jet made him want to stop playing music. He hated them so much. Ouch. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-08-2004, 09:36 PM	#28 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	I think we forgot Grinspoon, who are pretty ok in my opinion. In terms of aussie music though i dont think it gets much better than the oils. They had a consistent good sound, were awesome live and had a shit load of integrity. I remember hearing a story about when they were auditioning for lead singers. Peter garret just turns up, and starts going crazy around the place. They concluded that he didnt have anywhere near the best voice out of the guys auditioning, but had the most energy and the baldest head. __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

06-09-2004, 03:00 AM	#29 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Yeah, but would you vote for him? __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-09-2004, 11:35 PM	#33 (permalink)
Meridae'n Loose Cunt Location: North Bondi RSL	He's probably the only chance Labour have of winning an election in the next 10 years... thank fuck. __________________ What's easier to believe: that a guy was born without sex in the manner of several Greek demigods and grew up to be able to transmute liquids and alter his body density yet couldn't escape government execution, or that three freemasons in a vehicle made with aluminum foil in an era before digital technology escaped our atmosphere, landing on the moon, broadcasted from there, and then flew back without burning up?

06-10-2004, 01:04 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Maybe he needs his own thread? __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-10-2004, 02:24 AM	#35 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	You Aussies owe us a major apology for Jet.

06-10-2004, 02:25 AM	#36 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Sorry. Jet truly suck. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-10-2004, 02:43 AM	#38 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Well, can someone apologise for Nickelback? Please? __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-10-2004, 03:44 AM	#40 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	Thank you. Yes, I'll reciprocate by offering an apology on behalf of America for Nickelback and all the other bands that sound exactly like them.