Inline Skating

I got into Inline skating in Canberra. Australia. The area around Lake Burley Griffin is awesome for blading.

I taught myself but I need some lessons to take it further. I did it mainly for fitness. A good 40 minute session could cover vast distance.

I had some K2 skates that were very comfortable compared to others. http://www.k2skates.com/

Talking Heads

The Psyco Killer is David Byrne

The baggy suit is synonymous with the band. They are very creative and explored unusually melody and rhythm.

Are we really on a road to nowhere?

Simple Minds!

Simple Minds had a big impact on me. Just listen to this.

Up on the Catwalk was one of the first songs I heard.

I was hooked.

Waterfront is my favourite.!

I think Its also used in Underworld's Under the Radar. But that song is so cool it deserves its own post.

Speed your love to me. now is used in the intro to Austrlia's ABC music show RAGE.

I saw them live in 199X and they were awesome!

So many good songs.

All the things she said. shows Charlie's awesome guitar work along with Somewhere in Summertime.

Alive and Kicking was the most popular I guess.

Promised you a miracle. and Glittering Prize were a bit of the mod squad. Book of brilliant things was cool too.

Belfast child was also cool. I like how it goes off in the middle but I never got into Mandella day..

This is your land has some nice instrumental work at 3:42... fat bass and slide guitar

The other thing I love about Jimmy's voice is that.... I can sing these songs. Just the right key for me.

Basically just get all their albums.

Noiseworks

Take me back , it's been a long time.... since I heard this. 1987 ish album was great

But the best one is No lies. Awesome groove. There are many great songs from Noiseworks.

1988's Touch has an awesome video location and Burning Feeling is solid.

I love the awesome guitar work from Stuart Fraser. One of those guys that can rock a combined rhythm and lead track at the same time with a melodic solo. Awesome.

John stevens is a Kiwi but Aussies adopted him well.  The band lost direction and disbanded later. Early music still inspirational.

1927

Here is the start of a long journey through my favourite Australian bands. Some mainstream, some obscure.
But for those non aussies. The music is good, but it only goes so far. Promotion is important.

Band:1927 Album:Ish

If I could and That's when I think of you are soft rock at its best.

Re-union tour is on. http://www.nineteen27.com/

Russ.