Smudge (band)

History

Smudge was formed in 1991, initially only to contribute a song to the Half A Cow 7-inch compilation, "Slice". The band went on to record the Don't Want To Be Grant McLennan 7" single which was soon made John Peel's record of the week. On the back of this success, several more releases followed, then in 1994 bassist Paul Duncan left the band to complete his business studies degree and was replaced by former Headache bassist, Adam Yee. The line-up has remained the same ever since, with the exception of 1997 and 1998 when Pete Kelly (ex-Disneyfist, Sea Life Park, Decoder Ring) joined the band on second guitar, and helped record the album, Real McCoy, Wrong Sinatra.

From late October 1999 till 2002 the band went on an extended hiatus while drummer Alison Galloway went trekking across the world. Effectively on-hold for good, the band re-united for a few select Sydney and Melbourne shows at the end of 2004. Forming back in 2004 they have toured the UK and most recently appeared at the Taste of Chaos Tour 2007 at Manchester Apollo.

Discography

Albums

Manilow (1994)
You, Me, Carpark...Now! (1996)
Mo' Poontang (1997)
Real McCoy, Wrong Sinatra (1998)

EPs and singles

Don't Want To Be Grant McLennan 7" (1991)
Love, Lust & Lemonjuice (1992)
Superhero (1993)
Impractical Joke (1994)
Hot Smoke and Sassafras (1994)
Big City Poontang (1995)
Mike Love Not War (1996)
Slight Return EP (1996)
Eighteen In A Week (1999)

References

HAC: Smudge. Retrieved 31 May, 2007.

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