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===Formation and early releases===
===Formation and early releases===
Faker was formed in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]], in 1996. It initially consisted of Nathan Hudson, Paul Youdell, Chris Deal, Marco2000 and Andrew Day. The band spent five years performing small gigs around Sydney. They also released two [[Extended play|EP]]s in this time: ''Sound Out Loud'' released 5 March 2001 and ''Kids on Overload'' released 15 October 2001. Both these EPs were released to minor success,<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p832776|pure_url=yes}} |title=Faker > Overview|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|author=Chris True|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref> however, ''Teenage Werewolf'' was put onto heavy rotation by [[Triple J]] and remains a fan favorite. Due to a planned move to France, Marco2000 left Faker in 2000 just after the recording of the band's debut ''Sound Out Loud'' EP and the band continued sans clavier. Faker were joined in 2003 by [[Paul Berryman]] after the departure of Day. Hudson described this as "the true beginning" for the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/2006/faker.htm |title=faker guest program|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[rage (TV program)|rage]]|accessdate=2008-02-24|date=1 April 2006}}</ref> After the recording of ''[[Addicted Romantic]]'' longtime bassist Paul Youdell and guitarist Jonathan Wilson left the band, being replaced by Nicholas Munnings and Stefan Gregory respectively. In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members. After that point the band's lineup of Hudson, Berryman, Gregory, and Munnings, remained unchanged, until [[Paul Berryman]] left in March 2008. He was replaced by Lucio Pedrazzi.<ref name=Musichead /> Faker's debut album, ''Addicted Romantic'', was released on 13 June 2005. The album spent one week, at No.&nbsp;44 and the next week at No.&nbsp;69, on the ARIA Albums chart.<ref name=AUSCharts /> Three singles were released from the album; "The Familiar", "Hurricane", and "Love for Sale". None of these songs made the ARIA Singles chart, but "Hurricane" reached No.&nbsp;21 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100]], [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2005|2005]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/2005.htm |title=Hottest 100 2005|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref> The video for ''Hurricane'' was recorded in the [[State Library of Victoria#The Dome|Domed Reading Room]] of the State Library of Victoria. ''Addicted Romantic'' was nominated for the inaugural [[J Award]], won by [[Wolfmother]].<ref name=JAward>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jaward/addicted_romantic.htm |title=Addicted Romantic / Faker|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref>
Faker was formed in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]], in 1996. It initially consisted of Nathan Hudson, Paul Youdell, Chris Deal, Marco2000 and Andrew Day. The band spent five years performing small gigs around Sydney. They also released two [[Extended play|EP]]s in this time: ''Sound Out Loud'' released 5 March 2001 and ''Kids on Overload'' released 15 October 2001. Both these EPs were released to minor success,<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p832776|pure_url=yes}} |title=Faker > Overview|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|author=Chris True|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref> however, ''Teenage Werewolf'' was put onto heavy rotation by [[Triple J]] and remains a fan favorite. Due to a planned move to France, Marco2000 left Faker in 2000 just after the recording of the band's debut ''Sound Out Loud'' EP and the band continued sans clavier. Faker were joined in 2003 by [[Paul Berryman]] after the departure of Day. Hudson described this as "the true beginning" for the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/2006/faker.htm |title=faker guest program|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[rage (TV program)|rage]]|accessdate=2008-02-24|date=1 April 2006}}</ref> After the recording of ''[[Addicted Romantic]]'' longtime bassist Paul Youdell and guitarist Jonathan Wilson left the band, being replaced by Nicholas Munnings and Stefan Gregory respectively. In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members. After that point the band's lineup of Hudson, Berryman, Gregory, and Munnings, remained unchanged, until [[Paul Berryman]] left in March 2008. He was replaced by Lucio Pedrazzi.<ref name=Musichead /> Faker's debut album, ''Addicted Romantic'', was released on 13 June 2005. The album spent one week, at No.&nbsp;44 and the next week at No.&nbsp;69, on the ARIA Albums chart.<ref name=AUSCharts /> Three singles were released from the album; "The Familiar", "Hurricane", and "Love for Sale". None of these songs made the ARIA Singles chart, but "Hurricane" reached No.&nbsp;21 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100]], [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2005|2005]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/2005.htm|title=Hottest 100 2005|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071111161310/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/2005.htm|archive-date=11 November 2007|dead-url=yes}}</ref> The video for ''Hurricane'' was recorded in the [[State Library of Victoria#The Dome|Domed Reading Room]] of the State Library of Victoria. ''Addicted Romantic'' was nominated for the inaugural [[J Award]], won by [[Wolfmother]].<ref name=JAward>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jaward/addicted_romantic.htm|title=Addicted Romantic / Faker|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302131651/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jaward/addicted_romantic.htm|archive-date=2 March 2008|dead-url=yes}}</ref>


On ''Addicted Romantic'', Faker worked with producer Lindsay Gravina ([[Magic Dirt]]) at Birdland Studios,<ref name=JAward /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp?id=814 |title=Faker give the lowdown on Addicted Romantic|publisher=[[Australian Music Online]]|accessdate=2008-02-20|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080803141947/http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp%3Fid%3D814 |archivedate = 3 August 2008|deadurl=yes}}</ref> shortly after signing to [[Capitol Records]], who would become very supportive of the band's work.<ref name=FasterLouderAR /> The album was heavily influenced by [[sex|sexual motifs]], with Hudson commenting "The first track on the record is about casual sex and confusion through sex". Rather than treat sex as "wrapped up in cotton wool", the band intended to be open, upfront, and aggressive in their discussion of the topic.<ref name=FasterLouderAR>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/features/2513/ |title=Faker are the Real Deal|publisher=FasterLouder.com.au|author=morpheme |accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref>
On ''Addicted Romantic'', Faker worked with producer Lindsay Gravina ([[Magic Dirt]]) at Birdland Studios,<ref name=JAward /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp?id=814 |title=Faker give the lowdown on Addicted Romantic|publisher=[[Australian Music Online]]|accessdate=2008-02-20|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080803141947/http://www.amo.org.au/qa_interview.asp%3Fid%3D814 |archivedate = 3 August 2008|deadurl=yes}}</ref> shortly after signing to [[Capitol Records]], who would become very supportive of the band's work.<ref name=FasterLouderAR /> The album was heavily influenced by [[sex|sexual motifs]], with Hudson commenting "The first track on the record is about casual sex and confusion through sex". Rather than treat sex as "wrapped up in cotton wool", the band intended to be open, upfront, and aggressive in their discussion of the topic.<ref name=FasterLouderAR>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/features/2513/ |title=Faker are the Real Deal|publisher=FasterLouder.com.au|author=morpheme |accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref>
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Faker's second album, ''[[Be the Twilight]]'', was released on 17 November 2007. It has thus far peaked at No.&nbsp;24 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name=AUSCharts>{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Faker |title=Discography - Faker|publisher=australian-charts.com|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> The first single from the album "[[This Heart Attack]]" was released on 27 October 2007. The song has peaked at No.&nbsp;9 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Singles Chart]], and also reached No.&nbsp;5 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100]], [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2007|2007]].<ref name=ABC100>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/|title=Hottest 100|accessdate=2008-02-17|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]}}</ref> The second single, "[[Are You Magnetic?]]", was released on 12&nbsp;July 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23993142-16601,00.html |title=Faker keep it real|publisher=[[news.com.au]]|work=[[AdelaideNow]]|date=9 July 2008|accessdate=2008-07-15}}</ref>
Faker's second album, ''[[Be the Twilight]]'', was released on 17 November 2007. It has thus far peaked at No.&nbsp;24 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name=AUSCharts>{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Faker |title=Discography - Faker|publisher=australian-charts.com|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> The first single from the album "[[This Heart Attack]]" was released on 27 October 2007. The song has peaked at No.&nbsp;9 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Singles Chart]], and also reached No.&nbsp;5 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100]], [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2007|2007]].<ref name=ABC100>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/|title=Hottest 100|accessdate=2008-02-17|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]}}</ref> The second single, "[[Are You Magnetic?]]", was released on 12&nbsp;July 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23993142-16601,00.html |title=Faker keep it real|publisher=[[news.com.au]]|work=[[AdelaideNow]]|date=9 July 2008|accessdate=2008-07-15}}</ref>


''Be the Twilight'' was recorded in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] with [[Record producer|producer]] [[Paul Fox (producer)|Paul Fox]] ([[XTC]], [[Björk]], [[The Sugarcubes]], [[They Might Be Giants]]).<ref name=Musichead>{{cite web|url=http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artist.asp?actID=153394&bio=1 |title=Faker Biography |publisher=Musichead |accessdate=2008-02-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030104439/http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artist.asp?actID=153394&bio=1 |archivedate=30 October 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> The band wrote 45 songs for the album before traveling to Los Angeles, where they trimmed this down to 12.<ref name=PerthInt /> The songs were influenced by the band's surroundings at the time of recording, with Hudson stating "[t]here's a whole directness that exists in L.A. and I kind of feel that we put that in the record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.messandnoise.com/news/2001763 |title=Faker's Second Time Around|publisher=Mess + Noise|date=23 November 2007|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> Hudson said that after "putting all the things you've ever experienced" into ''Addicted Romantic'', the band were able to record ''Be the Twilight'' "more in the moment."<ref name=PerthInt>{{cite web|url=http://perthmusic.norg.com.au/2007/11/15/faker-interview/ |title=Faker Interview|publisher=Perth Music|author=Justin Middleton|date=15 November 2007|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> ''Be the Twilight'' took its name from Hudson's fear of the dark; Faker insisted they "name the album after the twilight just to annoy him".<ref name=bella /> Following the release of ''Be the Twilight'', Faker embarked on an album tour, playing with fellow bands Children Collide and E.L.F.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22562484-5011021,00.html |title=Faker Be the Twilight tour |publisher=[[news.com.au]] |work=[[PerthNow]] |date=10 October 2007 |accessdate=2008-02-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105052148/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22562484-5011021,00.html |archivedate=5 November 2007 }}</ref> The tour commenced on 15 November 2007.<ref name=bella>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellaboobabe.com/story/120208/25/inside-access-with-faker |title=Inside Access With Faker|publisher=Bellaboobabe.com|date=13 February 2008|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>
''Be the Twilight'' was recorded in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] with [[Record producer|producer]] [[Paul Fox (producer)|Paul Fox]] ([[XTC]], [[Björk]], [[The Sugarcubes]], [[They Might Be Giants]]).<ref name=Musichead>{{cite web|url=http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artist.asp?actID=153394&bio=1 |title=Faker Biography |publisher=Musichead |accessdate=2008-02-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030104439/http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artist.asp?actID=153394&bio=1 |archivedate=30 October 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> The band wrote 45 songs for the album before traveling to Los Angeles, where they trimmed this down to 12.<ref name=PerthInt /> The songs were influenced by the band's surroundings at the time of recording, with Hudson stating "[t]here's a whole directness that exists in L.A. and I kind of feel that we put that in the record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.messandnoise.com/news/2001763 |title=Faker's Second Time Around|publisher=Mess + Noise|date=23 November 2007|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> Hudson said that after "putting all the things you've ever experienced" into ''Addicted Romantic'', the band were able to record ''Be the Twilight'' "more in the moment."<ref name=PerthInt>{{cite web|url=http://perthmusic.norg.com.au/2007/11/15/faker-interview/|title=Faker Interview|publisher=Perth Music|author=Justin Middleton|date=15 November 2007|accessdate=2008-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080522164958/http://perthmusic.norg.com.au/2007/11/15/faker-interview/|archive-date=22 May 2008|dead-url=yes}}</ref> ''Be the Twilight'' took its name from Hudson's fear of the dark; Faker insisted they "name the album after the twilight just to annoy him".<ref name=bella /> Following the release of ''Be the Twilight'', Faker embarked on an album tour, playing with fellow bands Children Collide and E.L.F.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22562484-5011021,00.html |title=Faker Be the Twilight tour |publisher=[[news.com.au]] |work=[[PerthNow]] |date=10 October 2007 |accessdate=2008-02-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105052148/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22562484-5011021,00.html |archivedate=5 November 2007 }}</ref> The tour commenced on 15 November 2007.<ref name=bella>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellaboobabe.com/story/120208/25/inside-access-with-faker |title=Inside Access With Faker|publisher=Bellaboobabe.com|date=13 February 2008|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>


Critics generally responded well to ''Be the Twilight''. [[Triple J]] rated it highly, stating the band "has made a record that will instantly please fans".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s2093488.htm |title=Be the Twilight review|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> Likewise, Webcuts Music awarded it 4.5 (out of five) saying "Faker are one of the few exciting and honest, heart-on-sleeve acts that exist in Australia. Be the Twilight is almost perfection".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcutsmusic.com/news24.html |title=Faker Be the Twilight|publisher=webcutsmusic.com|author=Craig Smith|accessdate=2008-08-02}}</ref> ''[[FHM]]'' saw it as "less annoying" than ''Addicted Romantic'', and gave it 3 stars.
Critics generally responded well to ''Be the Twilight''. [[Triple J]] rated it highly, stating the band "has made a record that will instantly please fans".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s2093488.htm |title=Be the Twilight review|publisher=[[abc.net.au]]|work=[[Triple J]]|accessdate=2008-02-17}}</ref> Likewise, Webcuts Music awarded it 4.5 (out of five) saying "Faker are one of the few exciting and honest, heart-on-sleeve acts that exist in Australia. Be the Twilight is almost perfection".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcutsmusic.com/news24.html |title=Faker Be the Twilight|publisher=webcutsmusic.com|author=Craig Smith|accessdate=2008-08-02}}</ref> ''[[FHM]]'' saw it as "less annoying" than ''Addicted Romantic'', and gave it 3 stars.
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==External links==
==External links==
{{portal|Music of Australia}}
{{portal|Music of Australia}}
* [http://www.faker.com.au/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060208121240/http://www.faker.com.au/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100809035426/http://www.physicaltv.com.au/MusicVideosSleepwalkingByFakerDirectorLukeEveMoreSauceChoreographerRichardJamesAllenPhysicalTv_595_1254_3_0.html Faker music video ''Sleepwalking'']
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100809035426/http://www.physicaltv.com.au/MusicVideosSleepwalkingByFakerDirectorLukeEveMoreSauceChoreographerRichardJamesAllenPhysicalTv_595_1254_3_0.html Faker music video ''Sleepwalking'']
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Faker
Background information
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresAlternative rock, Indie rock
Years active1996–2013 Management - Aloha management Pty Ltd 2001 - 2008
LabelsCapitol
Past membersNathan Hudson
Nic Munnings
Liam O'Brien
Daniel Wright
Chris Stabback
Damien Cassidy
Lucio Pedrazzi
Flynn Scully
Ash Moss
Evan Mannell
Stefan Gregory
Paul Berryman
Philip Downing
Paul Youdell
Jonathan Wilson
Andrew Day
Chris Deal
Lindsay Stevenson
Marco2000 (Marco Fraietta)
Mark Quince
Ben Blackhall
Seamus Byrne
Websitehttp://www.faker.com.au/

Faker were an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band's final line-up consisted of Nathan Hudson (lead vocals and guitar), Nicholas Munnings (guitar and backing vocals), Liam O'Brien (bass guitar) and Daniel Wright (drums). They are best known for the songs "This Heart Attack" and "Are You Magnetic?".

The band released three studio albums. Faker's first studio album Addicted Romantic, was released in 2005. Prior to that, the band played multiple local gigs, and also released two EPs. In 2007, Faker became a mainstream success with their second album, Be the Twilight, and went on to continue touring nationally. Get Loved, their third album, was a digital-only free release, delivered in December 2011.

History

Formation and early releases

Faker was formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1996. It initially consisted of Nathan Hudson, Paul Youdell, Chris Deal, Marco2000 and Andrew Day. The band spent five years performing small gigs around Sydney. They also released two EPs in this time: Sound Out Loud released 5 March 2001 and Kids on Overload released 15 October 2001. Both these EPs were released to minor success,[1] however, Teenage Werewolf was put onto heavy rotation by Triple J and remains a fan favorite. Due to a planned move to France, Marco2000 left Faker in 2000 just after the recording of the band's debut Sound Out Loud EP and the band continued sans clavier. Faker were joined in 2003 by Paul Berryman after the departure of Day. Hudson described this as "the true beginning" for the band.[2] After the recording of Addicted Romantic longtime bassist Paul Youdell and guitarist Jonathan Wilson left the band, being replaced by Nicholas Munnings and Stefan Gregory respectively. In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members. After that point the band's lineup of Hudson, Berryman, Gregory, and Munnings, remained unchanged, until Paul Berryman left in March 2008. He was replaced by Lucio Pedrazzi.[3] Faker's debut album, Addicted Romantic, was released on 13 June 2005. The album spent one week, at No. 44 and the next week at No. 69, on the ARIA Albums chart.[4] Three singles were released from the album; "The Familiar", "Hurricane", and "Love for Sale". None of these songs made the ARIA Singles chart, but "Hurricane" reached No. 21 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2005.[5] The video for Hurricane was recorded in the Domed Reading Room of the State Library of Victoria. Addicted Romantic was nominated for the inaugural J Award, won by Wolfmother.[6]

On Addicted Romantic, Faker worked with producer Lindsay Gravina (Magic Dirt) at Birdland Studios,[6][7] shortly after signing to Capitol Records, who would become very supportive of the band's work.[8] The album was heavily influenced by sexual motifs, with Hudson commenting "The first track on the record is about casual sex and confusion through sex". Rather than treat sex as "wrapped up in cotton wool", the band intended to be open, upfront, and aggressive in their discussion of the topic.[8]

Be the Twilight

Faker's second album, Be the Twilight, was released on 17 November 2007. It has thus far peaked at No. 24 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.[4] The first single from the album "This Heart Attack" was released on 27 October 2007. The song has peaked at No. 9 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and also reached No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2007.[9] The second single, "Are You Magnetic?", was released on 12 July 2008.[10]

Be the Twilight was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Paul Fox (XTC, Björk, The Sugarcubes, They Might Be Giants).[3] The band wrote 45 songs for the album before traveling to Los Angeles, where they trimmed this down to 12.[11] The songs were influenced by the band's surroundings at the time of recording, with Hudson stating "[t]here's a whole directness that exists in L.A. and I kind of feel that we put that in the record".[12] Hudson said that after "putting all the things you've ever experienced" into Addicted Romantic, the band were able to record Be the Twilight "more in the moment."[11] Be the Twilight took its name from Hudson's fear of the dark; Faker insisted they "name the album after the twilight just to annoy him".[13] Following the release of Be the Twilight, Faker embarked on an album tour, playing with fellow bands Children Collide and E.L.F.[14] The tour commenced on 15 November 2007.[13]

Critics generally responded well to Be the Twilight. Triple J rated it highly, stating the band "has made a record that will instantly please fans".[15] Likewise, Webcuts Music awarded it 4.5 (out of five) saying "Faker are one of the few exciting and honest, heart-on-sleeve acts that exist in Australia. Be the Twilight is almost perfection".[16] FHM saw it as "less annoying" than Addicted Romantic, and gave it 3 stars.

In 2008, the band appeared in major slots at a number of Australian outdoor festivals, and toured extensively.

In Early 2009 the band joined Pink on the Australian Funhouse Tour dates.

Get Loved

The band released several demos via SoundCloud over the end of 2010 and announced on their Facebook page that the new album would be called Get Loved. On 25 May The CSS Remix of their new single "Dangerous" was released on SoundCloud via their Facebook page.

Intended for release in January 2012, the band decided to release Get Loved for free in December 2011 instead.

In 2013, frontman Nathan Hudson announced the band had broken up.[17]

Awards and nominations

APRA Award

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart
position
AUS[19] 		Certifications
2005 Addicted Romantic 44
2007 Be the Twilight
  • Released: 17 November 2007
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download
 24
2011 Get Loved
  • Released: 2 December 2011
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: Digital download

EPs

Year Album details
2001 Sound Out Loud
  • Released: 5 March 2001
  • Label: Wash
  • Format: CD
2001 Kids on Overload
  • Released: 15 October 2001
  • Label: Wash
  • Format: CD
2005 The Familiar/Enough EP
  • Released: 9 May 2005
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download
2011 How Did We Not Get Loved?
  • Released: 7 October 2011
  • Label: Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[19] 		Triple J Hottest 100
2001 "Teenage Werewolf" — — Sound Out Loud
"Kids on Overload" — — Kids on Overload
2004 "Quarter to Three" — — Addicted Romantic
2005 "The Familiar"/"Enough" 62 —
"Hurricane" 65 21
2006 "Love for Sale" — —
2007 "This Heart Attack" 9 5 Be the Twilight
2008 "Are You Magnetic?" — —
"Sleepwalking" — 62
2011 "Dangerous" — — Get Loved
2013 "Comet" — — Dingo
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.

Music videos

Year Song Director(s)
2001 "Teenage Werewolf" Chris Bamford
2002 "Kids on Overload"
2004 "Quarter to Three"
2005 "The Familiar"
"Hurricane"
2006 "Love for Sale"
2007 "This Heart Attack" Stephen Lance and Damon Escott
2008 "Are You Magnetic?" Dan Reisinger
"Sleepwalking" Luke Eve
2011 "Dangerous"
2012 "Back When Solvents" Joel De Sá

References

  1. ^ Chris True. "Faker > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 February 2008.
  2. ^ "faker guest program". rage. abc.net.au. 1 April 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Faker Biography". Musichead. Archived from the original on 30 October 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "Discography - Faker". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
  5. ^ "Hottest 100 2005". Triple J. abc.net.au. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b "Addicted Romantic / Faker". Triple J. abc.net.au. Archived from the original on 2 March 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Faker give the lowdown on Addicted Romantic". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ a b morpheme. "Faker are the Real Deal". FasterLouder.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2008.
  9. ^ "Hottest 100". Triple J. abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
  10. ^ "Faker keep it real". AdelaideNow. news.com.au. 9 July 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
  11. ^ a b Justin Middleton (15 November 2007). "Faker Interview". Perth Music. Archived from the original on 22 May 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Faker's Second Time Around". Mess + Noise. 23 November 2007. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
  13. ^ a b "Inside Access With Faker". Bellaboobabe.com. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
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