Society Anxiety is the debut extended play by Australian

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band Sunk Loto. Released in November 1999, it peaked at No. 40 on the

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Background

In April 1999

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nu metal quartet Sunk Loto signed with

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. Their youngest member Dane Brown (drums) was 13 and the oldest, Sean Van Gennip (bass guitar), was 17; others were Dane's older brother Jason Brown (lead vocals) and Luke McDonald (lead guitar). In November that year, they released a five-track extended play, ''Society Anxiety'', which was produced by

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( the Cruel Sea,

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). Note: this source has Paul McKercher as producer. Note: this source has Phil McKeller as the producer. ''Society Anxiety'' peaked in the

top 40. Justin Donnelly of ''Blistering'' described its sound "it was predictable. There wasn't much in the way of pushing the envelope song wise, and while the nu-metal angle is now a bit contrived, it was a sound that typified the time." The administrator of ''Beatdust'' felt it "pays homage to its inspirations – elements of both ''Evil Empire'' era RATM and Deftones ''Around the Fur'' are heavily evident both musically and sonically throughout." The lead track, "Vinegar Stroke", became a radio favourite. The band performed at a range of festivals including Homebake promoting the EP.

Track listing

Charts

References

{{reflist 1999 debut EPs EPs by Australian artists Sunk Loto albums