There were some fairly successful bands around this country in the nineties. There were also quite a few that didn't do so well but still gathered a bit of following, through live shows and Triple J airplay. Some of these bands I couldn't stand while some others I remember quite fondly (but vaguely). At its best, I think the music that these bands produced was better than some of Australia's more popular groups - I've never been a huge Silverchair or Something For Kate fan and I get significantly closer to death when I hear the Hoodoo Gurus or Hunters and Collectors. Poisonous stuff.
Here are some bands I remember being pretty good back in the day, but have since defunct or have disappeared into further obscurity:
Ammonia - they had some great songs like 'You're Not The Only One'.
Violetine - I used to love the song 'Any Day'.
Pollyanna - This person has several videos of this underrated band. Check them out.
Even - Remember their really cruisy song 'Black Umbrella'?
Some bands I didn't like nor dislike:
Not From There - They were from Brisbane but had that German song 'Sich Offnen'.
Screamfeeder - Another Brisbane band. I don't remember any standout songs so here's a segment of them on the show 'Recovery'. So nineties!
Deadstar - Had some pretty good songs. I used to find their song 'Deeper Water' pretty annoying at the time, but quite enjoyed listening to it again just now.
Skunkhour - 'Up To Our Necks In It' was such a cheesy song but also very likeable.
Shocking, awful, embarrassing bands that I will not link any songs to because I don't want to remember or promote them:
The Fauves - These guys seemed to have a bit of cred and I didn't mind a few of their songs, but 'Bigger Than Tina' was so bad it erased anything half-decent they may have made from my memory.
Happyland - When you mix two rubbish bands (Spiderbait and Regurgitator), the result is bound to be dismal. I could have told them that before they made an album.
Custard - Just a little too silly for me. I could never take Dave McCormack seriously, although he is pretty talented.
Loki - Really bad, amateur rock trio. Can't believe I even remember them.
Any others?
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Wow, I'd forgotten how good "Deeper Water" was! That took me right back to high school!
Yeah that song was played heaps when I was in grade 10 or 11. It is pretty good.
I saw Screamfeeder live once, they were great.
You should do some investigations into Ratcat, who are popularly thought to have the first Australian "alternative" band to do really well.
I shall do that, Benny.
Thought of another: Lo-tel. They had that song 'Teenager of the Year'. Wasn't a fan.
Man I love that teenager of the year song. Wistful. Nath Facebooks status was that he was listening to Knievel, that took me back.
JEBEDIAH ! FROM PERTH WA
Wow! I did not know Ammonia was based in Australia. I like their song “You’re Not the Only One.” One of my wildest dreams is meeting them in person. Good luck with your career. Cheers!
I actually loved Loki! I wish they had gone further.
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