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14-12-2009, 19:41
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Nicky's Top 10 Australian Bands
Just saw Nicky Wire has his top 10 Australian bands as a list on the official site...
1. AC/DC 2. THE BIRTHDAY PARTY 3. THE SAINTS 4. THE TRIFFIDS 5. HOODOO GURUS 6. THE AVALANCHES 7. THE VINES 8. MIDNIGHT OIL 9. MEN AT WORK 10. THE GO-BETWEENS Being an Australian myself i couldn't help but be slightly upset that Augie March didn't get a gong... One Crowded Hour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmwzq7QCW7Y Pennywhistle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99NW9nHuN50 or You Am I for that matter? Mr Milk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewuhZ...eature=related Tuesday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYoBEcvnknc I'm not trying to gratuitously plug these bands, it's just very rare that a discussion of Australian music ever comes up.
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14-12-2009, 19:47
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I'd have Jet in there, I love Jet. AC / DC are probably the kings though, for sure.
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15-12-2009, 13:01
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15-12-2009, 10:19
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Some decent choices like The Triffids, Avalanches and The Go-Betweens. Only other band deserving a spot would be Motor Ace.
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15-12-2009, 13:00
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14-12-2009, 19:54
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First thing I thought when i saw this new list: "AC/DC are Australian?!?!"
Feel free to beat me over the head for not knowing enough about older rock...
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14-12-2009, 20:10
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14-12-2009, 23:47
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Aren't the Hoodoo Gurus kiwis? Edit: just checked and they're not, should Google before I type. Can't really give an informed answer to this, seeing as Nick Cave and Crowded House are the only Aussie-ish acts I know more than a few songs by...
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15-12-2009, 00:19
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Great list! I'd add The Church to this Top, and my favourite Australian band:
The Easybeats - Friday On My Mind This song is absolutely fantastic.
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15-12-2009, 10:20
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And Crowded House)
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14-12-2009, 21:17
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The Vines and Midnight Oil! Good man Nick!
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14-12-2009, 23:43
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The Avalanches! Woo!
He's clearly not included Empire Of The Sun/The Sleepy Jackson because Luke Steele has stolen all his makeup tips.  Doesn't excuse the lack of Pnau, Presets or, biggest sin, Cut Copy.
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