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Whammo is proud to announce that 3 of Australia's finest rock acts are combining forces in a sonic assault that will burn a fiery trail across the US and Canada during March and April. The Vines, Jet and The Living End are set to invade North America under the banner: Aussie Invasion! Not since the 80s, when Midnight Oil/INXS/Men At Work broke in the US, has this combination of live power been attempted. It's time to show American rock fans how we do it in Oz; raw, hard and intense. While The Vines and Jet have already forged a massive reputation on the North American continent, The Living End will be keen to resume building a following that had them classed as one of the finest live drawcards on the planet. These slick punkabillies absolutely floored their Aussie fans on a recent national tour and with Who's Gonna Save Us being the #1 most added song at modern rock radio in the US, the trio will be itching to show overseas fans the results of their recent studio sessions in LA, songs from the new album Modern Artillery. As for The Vines, their forthcoming album Winning Days is destined to charge into Top 10 charts across the globe; just like their debut Highly Evolved did in 2002. As in Australia, new US fans of Jet are appearing long after the release of Get Born and the album continues its determined climb up the Billboard charts on it's way to one million global sales. Meanwhile, back in Australia the boys have taken the coveted #1 position on the Triple J Hottest 100, the most prestigious radio poll in the country, for their single Are You Gonna Be My Girl. This is the finest trilogy since Lord Of The Rings and these three acts are absolutely peaking right now. It looks like Whammo's American family will get to enjoy them at the perfect time. I'm a little jealous. To check out where/when you can see this impressive triple billing, click here.
(posted: February 3, 2004)

LIKE I DO
28 DAYS28 DAYS
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The distinctive 28 Days sound produced such top 20 hits as Sucker and Rip It Up, powered by tireless festival performances and rise of the turnatable as a legitimate instrument in the world of rock. This time, they bring us Like I Do, a fresh pop track with hip-hop tendencies. One could say it sounds a little like something American band Sugar Ray would produce, but the strong Aussie vocals contribute to a homegrown sound. With turntables, distorted guitars and chunky bass, this track will seem irresistible live and a sure thing for radio air-play - a top 50 spot for sure!. 28 Days fans will love this track - it's got the Australian 'hip-pop' scene wrapped around it's finger - but for the rest of us, it bares an uncanny resemblance to the long list of previous 28 Days singles released into the mainstream. While striving for a new and unique edge, 28 Days fail to surpass their Rip It Up or Sucker spots in chart history. Having mastered the charts and the art of b-boy/punk fusion, it may be time for a change in direction for these familiar Melbournites.
(review by Laura)
B.W.T.T EP (9-TRX ENHANCED)
H-BLOCK 101H-BLOCK 101
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H-Block 101 are back and goddammit, I missed them. I didn't miss some of those unnerving moments of bent vocal harmony, but I guess the punk mentality allows for a few well-placed blemishes. Musically, they're ridiculously tight and their shuffling rhythms can often sound like the bastard son of The Clash and All; an even mix of intense attack and rambling soul, calling on influences that range from hardcore to funk to ska to...(can I say it?) calypso. What initially looks like 7 different mixes of the same song, turns out to be a study of the same chorus, but filtered through a range of styles. Monet kept painting the same bloody waterlilies, but I haven't heard of a band writing 7 different songs with the same title. I'd strongly suggest that the H-Block lads go through a production middle-man because the Couchman Remix of Burning With The Times is awesome; it's worth buying the disc for that version alone. The socio/political imagery included in the package really shows us what we lost when the happy/shiny Cali kids decided to reinvent punk and slot it under the rating of 'G'. Wasn't it originally about 'kicking against the pricks'? It seems H-Block 101 are keeping the flame alive. Also check the 5 fresh videos on this disc. 8 tracks and 5 videos? That's what I call value for your bottom dollar.
TABLOID MAGAZINE (5 TRX)
THE LIVING ENDTHE LIVING END
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Sometimes it's hard to work out which of The Living End's heroes are the most influential: The Jam or Stray Cats. They dance on a very thin line in the middle, well able to tear you in half with sharp, rhythmic rockabilly but also obliged to cater to a hit-starved market that relies on them for anthems. Tabloid Magazine is more of an infectious, punchy rock track than that blistering style of punk we love from TLE but this trio always manage to make mere rock an exact and dynamic art form. The lads always respect the power of the b-side and a demo (No Reaction), live version (All Torn Down) and acoustic take (What Would You Do/Who's Gonna Save Us) give the fans something fresh and collectable. For those who haven't seen this band live, I can only shake my head in disappointment.
17 YEARS / ANOTHER MINUTE
BODYJARBODYJAR
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Melbourne based quartet Bodyjar emerged from the post-Grunge era some ten years ago brandishing new tools of trade sourced from the likes of The Descendants, Dag Nasty and All. Speed and intensity were meshed with melody and sincerity and the new breed was born. Countless tours ensued- both national and international and the path from suburban obscurity to punk rock notoriety was forged! And like Darwin's theory suggests all things are related and more complex creatures will evolve from their primal ancestors. So Bodyjar say goodbye to the drone of the past decade and deliver 17 Years an edgy and emotive number that is both urgent and melodic proving Bodyjar's uncanny ability to evolve. This is quite possibly the bands finest moment to date!
JARCHIVES - 10 YEARS OF BODYJAR - DVD BONUS EDITION (CD PACKAGING)
BODYJARBODYJAR
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Some bands sneak up on you. Bodyjar were there to enjoy the rebirth of clean, melodic punk and here they are, still singing at the top of their lungs and producing tight riffs and driving beats. Initially I didn't rate them; I was obsessed with American hard-core and the melodic stuff was lost on me. Now I'm playing catch-up and rewinding time while listening to the impressive track listing; highlights of a ten year career. These guys write great pop songs and capture the essence of bands like All and the over-hyped Blink 182. In my opinion these guys can write better tunes than both those acts and as far as longevity is concerned, don't hang by your neck waiting for the act to dissolve. I reckon the next 10 years are looking good for Bodyjar, especially when they can produce songs like 17 Years, One In A Million, Not The Same and their awesomely massive version of Hazy Shade Of Winter. The DVD component is hilarious, especially the footage from their unexpected festival appearance in Korea, complete with pyrotechnics and a 40,000-strong crowd. The testimonials from acts like The Living End, One Dollar Short and Jebediah reminded me of the importance of this act and the fact that they were making music like this before it was ever considered cool. If you've considered getting into Bodyjar but balked at the last minute, this is the perfect way catch up. You get 14 tracks (including two new tunes) plus a DVD with everything you could possibly need. Go The Jar!
MODERN ARTILLERY
THE LIVING ENDTHE LIVING END
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A car accident, the resulting lay-off period, a change of drummer: none of these things could possibly stop the momentum of The Living End and with the release of Modern Artillery, all bets are well and truly back on, including the trio's determined campaign to capture the imagination of the globe. Chris Cheney's songwriting talents continue to develop and every time I expect the quality to wane, a new level is reached. The popularity of What Would You Do?/One Said To The Other and Who's Gonna Save Us? merely provided a pre-cursor to an album that deserves a spot on every country's top 10 chart. Every track could be a single: TLE have mastered the 3 minute pop song while driving their instruments into submission and arranging dynamics that constantly surprise the keep the listener's attention. There may be a couple of low-key moments like Puting You Down's light ska rhythm and So What's country twang but they're such outstanding tunes that they perfectly balance the tracklisting, offering some relief from the locomotive energy of songs like End Of The World. The Living End have a talent for transmitting energy - the type of energy that inspires crowds to pogo in unison - and songs like Hold Up and Short Notice are potential riot material. If this album isn't a worldwide smash hit, I give up. Nobody plays nitro-powered punkabilly faster or tighter than this combo and Modern Artillery represents the band's finest hour.
WHO'S GONNA SAVE US (4 TRK)
THE LIVING ENDTHE LIVING END
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When we interviewed Chris Cheney early in 2003, the master songwriter hinted at touch of political commentary on their next album Modern Artillery. While Who's Gonna Save Us? couldn't be called a political song, it certainly captures the sense of confusion that western societies are currently suffering. The question Who's Gonna Save Us? is apt but rather than being a depressing notion, the question seems more hopeful than hopeless. The fresh single is yet another example of a band that continues to peak; they just get better with each release. It also proves the trio's talent for producing singles, a talent shared with one of their inspirations - The Jam - and the cut n paste artwork is reminiscent of a time when the old vinyl 45 ruled. The three b-sides on the disc are demos, I presume for the L.A-produced Modern Artillery and if these are demos we can all expect an amazing LP. No Return, The Avenue and Just Too Bad won't be included on Modern Artillery and all three tracks, despite failing to make the cut, would be instant additions to any other act's track listing. The 'rejects' prove Chris Cheney's songwriting talents are well advanced.
READY TO RUMBLE
THE TENANTSTHE TENANTS
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It's been a while since my ears wrapped themselves around a tune belted out by The Tenants and they've sure packed a punch with their new single, Ready 2 Rumble. After the departure of Deanie B, the band have recomposed themselves to prove to the world they still have what it takes to take on a world dominated by pop songs. This single shows the distance the band has come since being 'Unearthed' with a little number called You Shit Me To Tears. Ready 2 Rumbleexplores a new territory surrounded by jukeboxes, corvettes painted in flames, furry dice and leather jackets. The single transports you back to the era of milkshakes and
drive-ins, setting you in the mood for a good time in the midst of raw and empowering riffs.
(review by Tania)
SANS SOUCI
FRENZAL RHOMBFRENZAL RHOMB
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After a whirlwind tour of Japan, Israel and South Africa the boys have returned to embark on their most comprehensive tour of Australia. Sans Souci is their most irreverent, disgusting and utterly enjoyable album yet and clearly proves why Frenzal wear the punk crown in Australia. You won’t find a faster, tighter sound on the punk circuit and at the 2003 Big Day Out they proved their power once again, fuelling a mosh pit that took on the appearance of a massive washing machine. If you have a strong stomach and pure love for punk, this is the best release of the month and a non-stop distorted journey through the twisted but highly entertaining minds of Australia’s premier punk combo. Check out the limited edition Sans Souci DVD, also available on Whammo, which includes the unreleased video for Ballchef and an hour of fun from back and front of the Big Day Out stage this year.
NOTHING TO SAY (3 TRACKS)
ANTISKEPTICANTISKEPTIC
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It's all about riffs. If you don't have the ability to do something a little different with timing and style you may as well join the list of sugar-sweet so-cal wannabees. Antiskeptic are a cut above the rest and one of the few local acts successfully combining a harder rock sound with modern punk's pop sensibilities. Nothing To Say is their grittiest track to date and definitely finds the lads stepping over the thin line between punk and hard rock; it's crisp and dynamic with a tonne of attitude. Thoughts Preceeding is a strong b-side for this release and you'll also find an acoustic version of Called, the song I regard as the best pop/punk track released over the last 12 months. Once again, Andrew Kitchen's vocals are a stand-out feature of the trio and could be difference when it comes to stepping up to the next level: mainstream success. The Nothing To Say single is the perfect sampler for curious rock fans, containing a slab of crunchy riffs, a slice of up-tempo punk and a rare acoustic treat. In Whammo's humble opinion Antiskeptic are well-placed on the short-list of local rising stars.
STUPID BOY
PEABODYPEABODY
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If I ask my friends if they’ve heard of Peabody once more I’ll be lynched. It’s not like I’m at the stage where I want to start collating press-clippings for a scrapbook but I definitely feel like spreading the news. Stupid Boy is the second top-notch single released from the Professional Againster album after Rockwell already gained a high-rotation spot on Triple J radio. Peabody take the pace of punk, add a slight grit courtesy of rock and splash in a good sense of humour; all bound together with spare production, exposing their tight precision and well-worked arrangements. The new single tells a tale; one worth keeping a secret so you can enjoy the story. 4 quality b-sides, not available on the album, are included on Stupid Boy including a touch of acoustic irony on I Could Sell To You and the God classic My Pal. Peabody is Whammo’s super-large hit prediction for 2003. Of course, I expect my 10% finders fee.
ONE SAID TO THE OTHER (4- TRX)
THE LIVING ENDTHE LIVING END
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It’s been a year since The Living End released Roll On, the title track from their platinum album. Since that time the quaffed punks have conquered Japan, the US and most of Europe; a fact I can easily attest to through my dealings with their fanatical German fans! A frustrating period followed after a car accident side-lined the band with vocalist/guitarist Chris Cheeney hospitalised for 2 months. You can guarantee after the enforced rest, that their Big Day Out shows in Australia will be electric. One Said to the Other, with fresh tracks, signals the next step in their inevitable domination of the globe. The new material matches the massive sound of Roll On and will keep fans salivating and begging for the next full album, which promises to set international charts on fire. The hardest working band on the planet are back. You have been warned.
TOO DRUNK TO DRIVE (4-TRX)
BODYJARBODYJAR
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Bodyjar’s 3rd single from the acclaimed Plastic Skies album has the same winning features of their previous cuts; hard, driving punk distortion at it’s fastest and tightest; ear-splitting vocals and a sense of humour that has made their videos a highlight of music-television. What the earlier tracks were lacking was a guest vocalsist that could match the all-out microphone attacks of the regular members. They’ve found that element in Australia’s finest rock godess; Adalita from magic Dirt. To hear the combination of Bodyjar’s punk-fuzz and Magic Dirt’s gravel-edged vocals makes To Drunk to Drive a must for any rocker.
PROFFESIONAL AGAINSTER
PEABODYPEABODY
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Professional Againster is that girl in the corner you hardly notice. She’s not glamorous or fashionably dressed, yet there’s an essence that joins one glance to the next and eventually demands your complete attention. I’d heard a couple of tunes from the album before catching Stupid Boy on Triple J’s Oz Music Show (thanks Richard!). I listened to the lyrics – a tale of a young inebriated bloke ‘grass-cutting’ the wrong fella’s girlfriend – and laughed for the length of the track. From that point on I had to have the album. I was excited and it’s good to be excited after working in the music industry for 20 years- and bloody rare I should add. The remaining tracks on the album showed a diverse range of musicality and a truck-load of influences, ranging from reflective acoustics to seething build-ups and outright ball-busting ferocity; more in line with punk, which is what the boys will probably wear as a description. This is more than punk though; it’s a well-devised, dynamic and intelligent album with awesome lyrics that carry emotions perfectly. Professional Againster has turned me into an instant Peabody fan and now I feel compelled to take you all down with me!
PUNK O CLOCK 3
VARIOUS  ARTISTSVARIOUS ARTISTS
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Australia’s thriving punk scene is on show here, courtesy of Care Factor Zero records. Punk O'Clock 3 is jam-packed with nasty little numbers from high profile acts like Area 7, Fez Perez, Commissioner Gordon, Second Best and No Grace but you’ll find the youngsters putting their hand up for some over-due exposure and the new blood is well represented by No Idea, Addiction 64, Half Dave,/b> and The Critics. If you have a hunger for Australian hard-core, ska and furious punk you’ll get an over-dose in the form of this 50-track compilation.
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