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Machinations
Machinations are an Australian synthpop band which formed in 1980. They reached the top 20 on the Kent Music Report albums chart with '' Big Music'' in 1985. Their top 30 hits on the related singles chart are "Pressure Sway", "No Say in It", "My Heart's On Fire" and "Do to You". By 1989 the group had disbanded. They briefly reunited in 1997 and then reformed in 2012. History 1980–1982: Debut EP Machinations formed in 1980 in Sydney with the line up of Tim Doyle on guitar; Fred Loneragan on lead vocals; and Tony Starr on keyboards, vocals, and drum machine. Doyle and Starr had started song writing together at the end of 1979 using electronic instruments. Their school friend, Loneragan, joined, and in early 1980 Machinations played their first show at Garibaldi's in Darlinghurst. Another school friend, Nero (Nick) Swan, soon joined on bass guitar. In late 1980, with the assistance of radio station Triple J, the band recorded tracks at Trafalgar Studios for the new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esteem (album)
''Esteem'' is the debut studio album from Australian synthpop band Machinations. The album was released in April 1983 on White Label Records, a subsidiary of Mushroom Records. History In late 1980, Machinations recorded some songs at Trafalgar Studios in November 1980, the band entered the studio with producer Lobby Loyde. These recordings resulted in the band's debut single, "Average Inadequacy"/"Arabia" in September 1981, and the four-track debut self-titled, ''Machinations'' EP, in December, both released on the independent Phantom Records label. "Average Inadequacy" created enough interest for Mushroom's White Label to sign the band and reissue the single with a new B-side, "Machinations of Dance" in March 1982. A year later, Machinations issued a new single, "Jack"/"Be Double" in February 1983, prior to their debut album release, but it failed to chart. ''Esteem'' peaked at #54 on the Australian album charts. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Music (Machinations Album)
''Big Music'' is the second studio album from Australian synthpop band Machinations. The album was released in June 1985 and peaked at number 20 on the Kent Music Report. Background and Reception ''Big Music'' is produced by Julian Mendelsohn who first worked with the band on the single "No Say in It" and who has worked with such British acts as Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Nik Kershaw and Art of Noise. Band member Fred Lonergan said "He was really great to work with ndwe wanted to record the album in November (of 1984) but after working with Julian we decided we would try and get him back out again. March (of 1984) was the earliest we could do it." Lonergan said "Variety is the keyword with this album. On the album we've got a reggae track, a ballad nda few dance tracks." Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, declared that the group "mergedwith the smoothest and most fully realised album of heir Inheritance is the practice of receiving private property, titles, debts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Say In It
"No Say in It" is a song recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in August 1984 as the lead single from the band's second studio album, ''Big Music''. The song peaked at number 14 on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the band's first top 20 single. The song appeared in the film ''Ruthless People'' and was included on the soundtrack. At the 1984 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single. Reception ''Cash Box magazine ''Cashbox'', also known as ''Cash Box'', was an American music industry trade magazine, originally published weekly from July 1942 to November 1996. Ten years after its dissolution, it was revived and continues as ''Cashbox Magazine'', an online ...'' said "A power packed dance track from Australia's Machinations just right for progressive CHR and modern-leaning AOR." Track listing ; 7" Single (K 9489) * Side A "No Say in It" - 3:23 * Side B "Man Over Board" - 4:46 ; 12" Single (X 13169) * Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do To You
"Do to You" is a song recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in August 1987 as the lead single from the band's third studio album, ''Uptown''. The song peaked at number 15 on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the band's second top 20 single. A remixed 12" single was released in September 1987. Australian band Infusion released a dance remix containing a sample of this track, "Do To You (In '82)" in 2004, which appeared on their album ''Six Feet Above Yesterday ''Six Feet Above Yesterday'' is the second studio album by Australian electronica and dance music trio, Infusion (band), Infusion. It was released in September 2004 and peaked at number 61 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 20 ....'' Track listing ; 7" Single (K 364) * Side A "Do to You" - 3:58 * Side B "Looking Out for You" - 4:48 ; 12" Single (X 14506) * Side A1 "Do to You" (The Pee Wee Cut) * Side B1 "Done" * Side B2 "Looking Out for You" - 4:48 ; Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Heart's On Fire
"My Heart's On Fire" is a song recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in May 1985 as the second single from the band's second studio album, '' Big Music''. The song peaked at number 27 on the Australian Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... Track listing ; 7" Single (K 9672) * Side A "My Heart's On Fire" - 4:15 * Side B "Spark" - 5:05 ; 12" Single (X 13169) * Side A "My Heart's On Fire" (Extended) - 10:40 * Side B1 "My Heart's On Fire" (Instrumental) - 7:11 * Side B2 "Spark" - 5:05 Charts References 1985 songs Machinations (band) songs 1985 singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Average Inadequacy
"Average Inadequacy" is a song written and recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in August 1981 as the band's debut single. Mushroom Records's imprint White Label Records were interested and ultimately signed the band late in 1981, and the single was re-released in March 1982 under the White Label Records. The song peaked at number 98 on the Australian Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July ... in May 1982. Track listing ; Phantom Records 7" Single (PH-12) * Side A "Average Inadequacy" - 4:15 * Side B "Arabia" - 4:44 ; White Label Records 7" Single (K 8581) * Side A "Average Inadequacy" - 4:04 * Side B "Machinations of Dance" - 3:37 Charts References 1981 songs Machinations (band) songs 1981 singles 1982 sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lobby Loyde
Lobby Loyde (born John Baslington Lyde, 18 May 1941 – 21 April 2007), also known as John Barrie Lyde or Barry Lyde, was an Australian rock music guitarist, songwriter and producer. He was a member of two 1960s groups: Purple Hearts, which had a Top 40 hit with "Early in the Morning" in 1966, and Wild Cherries with their hit "That's Life" in 1967. He became a leading figure in the 1970s Australian pub rock scene, particularly as a member of Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs on their No. 8 album, ''The Hoax Is Over'' (1971) and Coloured Balls for a Top 20 album ''Ball Power'' (1973). He was briefly a member of Rose Tattoo during 1979 to 1980. His solo work includes the psychedelic album, ''Plays with George Guitar'' (1971) and the space opera, ''Beyond Morgia: The Labyrinths of Klimster'' (2007). Known for his plectrum guitar technique, Loyde inspired a legion of Australian musicians, and was also cited as an influence by international musicians such as Kurt Cobain and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pressure Sway
"Pressure Sway" is a song recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in April 1983 as the second and final single from the band's debut studio album, '' Esteem'' and peaked at number 21 on the Australian Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... Track listing ; 7" Single (K 9074) * Side A "Pressure Sway" - 3:53 * Side B "Pushbike" - 3:40 ; 12" Single (X 14030) * Side A1 "Pressure Sway" (Extended Version) - 4:57 * Side B1 "Pressure Sway" (Instrumental) - 6:16 * Side B2 "Pushbike" - 3:40 Charts References 1983 songs Machinations (band) songs 1983 singles A&M Records singles Mushroom Records singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumping The Gap
"Jumping the Gap" is a song recorded by the Australian synthpop band Machinations. It was released in October 1983 and peaked at number 59 on the Australian Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... Track listing ; 7" Single (K 9219) * Side A "Jumping the Gap" - 4:07 * Side B "Terminal Wharf" - 5:28 ; 12" Single (X 13128) * Side A1 "Jumping the Gap" (Extended Version) - 5:00 * Side B1 "Jumping the Gap" (Dub Mix) - 4:10 * Side B2 "Average Inadequacy" (Club Mix) - 5:20 Charts References 1983 songs Machinations (band) songs 1983 singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tablewaiters
Tablewaiters were an Australian Post-punk band active from 1980 to 1986. They were founded by Tony Ameneiro on synthesiser and Graeme Synold on lead vocals; by 1981 they included Gye Bennetts on drums, Ian Robertson on bass guitar, and Ed Lee on lead guitar. By 1984 they were joined by Phillip Hyrwka who replaced Bennetts on drums. After Tablewaiters' disbandment Ameneiro pursued a career in visual arts. Tablewaiters had undertaken various national tours and supported both national and international artists: Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Split Enz, INXS, Midnight Oil, Machinations, Laughing Clowns, Models, Hunters & Collectors, Eurogliders, and The Birthday Party. History The founding members, Graeme Synold and Tony Ameneiro, met in Sydney in 1980 while studying art at the Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education. One of the band's first appearances was as a support act to Sardine v at the Civic Hotel in Sydney in 1980. Various line up changes settled down in 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Records
Phantom Records was an Australian record store and independent record label established in 1978 by Dare Jennings and Jules R.B. Normington. Phantom Records was one of Australia's first indie labels, and the store was known for its guerilla marketing strategies. History Phantom Records opened on 17 October 1978 as a record store on Pitt Street in Sydney. The store was opened by Jennings in partnership with former White Light Records staff Lee Taylor and John Foy. It began with ex-White Light stock and was fronted by a large window, emblazoned with the slogan "Phantom Records - The Big Beat in the Heart of the Vinyl Jungle". During its first months, Jules R. B. Normington, former manager of the import vinyl store Revolver Records and Australian punk band Radio Birdman, worked for the store from Los Angeles, sending rare 60's punk/psychedelic/ garage/ surf/ mod/ R&B/soul records to Sydney. Normington returned to Australia on 9 July 1979 to join Jennings as a managing partner o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Dunlop
Russell James Dunlop (21 October 194516 May 2009) was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer-engineer. From the late 1970s he collaborated with Bruce Brown in a production company for albums and singles by Australian performers including Mental As Anything, The Reels and Machinations. As a musician he was a member of various groups such as Aesop's Fables (1968–70), Levi Smith's Clefs (1971), Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly (SCRA) (1971–72) and Ayers Rock (1976). Biography 1945–1967: Early Years Russell James Dunlop, was born in 1945 in Paddington, New South Wales. His father, Hector Dunlop, was an engineer and his mother was Patricia. The couple had another son, Barry, and both were educated at Bourke Street Primary and Narwee Boys' High School. After leaving secondary school Dunlop worked as a tiler's labourer and then in a pharmaceutical factory. Dunlop began playing in bands as a drummer at 16. 1968–1970: Aesop's Fables/ The New Aesop's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |