Merry Christmas!!!

... and a Happy New Year to everyone that has supported DGD over the last year. I'll be back in January with a bunch of new demos and all of the ones that havn't made their way back yet. Please email recordings to demogatedrive@hotmail.com in the meantime and I'll see ya soon.

I Spit On Your Gravy - Live At The Gershwin Room (2000)

The Gravies recorded live at the Espy in St. KIlda on Friday 13th October 2000. Recorded and mixed by Espy Recorders by James 'Oysters' Kilpatrick and remastered by Mark Carson at Dilapidate Home Recordings in 2008. This gig was a reformation of the original line-up that played and recorded between 1983-1987.

Track List

1. What's Happening?
2. Fishtank
3. Harrassment
4. Right 2 Barbie
5. Chainsaw Shuffle (Reprise)
6. Alright Peter
7. Burgershop Slaughter
8. Pirahna
9. Scotty (Your Mates Are Outside)
10. I Spit On Your Gravy

Thanks To The Gravies For Allowing This Post.

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The Hutt River Solution - Live (2007)

These songs were recorded in October this year as a Live To Air performance on Melbourne's 106.7 PBS FM. Great sound quality on this one.




Track Listing




1. Sea Lion




2. I've Been Tryin'




3. White Trash




4. Get Away




5. Run Like Crazy




6. Suckerpunch




7. It's Over




Thanks To Luke Vanstan For Allowing This Post.




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Human Waste - Demo (1986)

(info gathered from www.australianpunk.com)

Human Waste started in mid 1984 when four 3PBS-FM radio station punk show announcers decided to start a band after attending many punk gigs around town.

They were basically a garage punk band just doing covers of Black Flag, Flipper and a few originals.

In 1985 with guidance from Hardcore House they released a demo of original songs and played a few gigs with Depression, Vicious Circle etc...A highlight was playing a 12 minute rendition of “Sexbomb” by Flipper at the Prince of Wales after a Depression show that got mentioned on a few radio stations around town.

The name Human Waste originated from a school project about world war one, thus a lot of the songs was based around this topic and other political views.



In 1986 Phil Mc Dougall decided to leave to concentrate on his record label “Reactor Records”.

They recruited Peter Damage from the local scene to be the lead singer and played a few gigs until Stan decided to leave.

In mid 1986 they changed there name to “Extremes” and became a 3 piece outfit.

This demo was recorded at Hardcore House by Smeer in January 1986.

Track List

1. Memories Of You

2. Push Button Age

3. When Death Wears A Smile (Instrumental)

4. Adolph Joe

5. Disco Freaks

6. Human Waste

7. Extremes From Both Sides

8. 4 Walls

9. Record Collectors



Thanks To Paul Waste For Allowing This Post.

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Hey Charger - Klod's Half Time Rentals (1996)

Hey Charger was originally formed in 1995 by Bill Gibson on bass and vocals (Eastern Dark, New Christs) and Alan Creed guitar and vocals (New Christs, Panadolls, Hell Crab City) with former Eastern Dark/Red Planet Rocketts drummer Geoff Milne with the aim of playing highly bubblegummy guitar power-pop. Milne left before the Klods Half Time Rentals EP was recorded in 1996 and was replaced by Peter Kelly (New Christs, Vanilla Chainsaws). Also lending a hand with backing vocals in the studio was drummer Oxx (Simon Cooper) ex Fester Fanatics, Massive Appendage, Fruitworld who sadly died within a year of this recording. Shortly after the release of the EP Gibson left to join the Lemonheads for an extensive recording and touring schedule leaving Creed to move on to the New Christs with Kelly and disbanding Hey Charger leaving behind this one release of glorious guitar pop extraordinaire.

Track List

1. Bellyful
2. Ain't Got It
3. Camel's Back
4. Happy Ending
5. Giggle Vase
6. Class Act

Thanks To Alan Creed For Allowing This Post.

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Have A Nice Day - Trueform Demos (1991-1992)

H.A.N.D. were made up of Melbourne brother and sister Glenn and Fiona Maynard and Queenslander Marc Welsh. They had a very strong following and played on a regular basis in the early 90's. This demo was recorded at Trueform Studios in Spotswood, Victoria and was engineered by Neil Grey.




Track Listing




1. Parciful


2. All Of Me


3. Summertime


4. I Wanna Fight


5. Slow Down


6. Babies


7. Cobbel Stones


8. Jenni's Song (Acoustic)


9. I Know, I Know (Acoustic)


10. I Run When You Run


11. Murder Sells




Thanks To Marc Welsh and Fiona Lee Maynard For Allowing This Post




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The Hard Ons - The 3 Sinners (1990)

Back in 1990, just before the release of 'Yummy', The Hard-Ons did a secret show in Sydney under the name 'The 3 Sinners'. They tested alot of the new album as well as throwing in a few of the band's classics. This is a pretty good audience recording.

Track List

1. Don't Wanna See You Cry
2. Where Did She Come From?
3. Raining
4. Feast On Flesh
5. Something I Don't Want To Do
6. Growing Old
7. Dull
8. Ain't Gonna Let You Go
9. Cool Hand Luke
10. Sit Beside You
11. Missing You, Missing Me
12. Who Do You Want To Fool?
13. Me Or You
14. Wait Around
15. Suck And Swallow
16. Just Being With You

Thanks To Ray Ahn For Allowing This Post

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Hard Ons - Demos (1990-1991)

Next up we have the legendary Hard Ons. I've loved this band for as long as I can remember so I'm pretty excited about ths one.




Both of these songs were recorded at Sound Level Studio in Sydney. First up is a 4 track demo of 'I Do, I Do, I Do' (1991) which later appeared on the band's 'Too Far Gone' LP. Next is a two track cassette recording of 'What's On Your Mind?' (1990) which until now was unreleased.




Track Listing




1. I Do, I Do, I Do




2. What's On Your Mind?




Thanks To Ray Ahn For Allowing This Post




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Hammerfish - Demo (Mid 90's)

Here's a demo from Hammerfish (a Sydney band from the mid 90’s) There’s are 5 cover songs they recorded for a tape giveaway at gigs.


Song Of The Baker (Small Faces)

Couldn’t I Just Tell You (Todd Rundgren)

Answering Machine (The Replacements)

Pictures Of Lily (The Who)

recorded at Stagefright Studios by Michael Carpenter 95’

You And Your Sister

recorded by Dan Griffin 95’



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GOD - Live at the Prince Of Wales, St. Kilda (1988) Pt. 2

Due to popular demand, here is the other half of the GOD gig I posted last year.

Track Listing

1. Chocablock Rock N' Roll
2. Rockin Marky
3. Rock Zombi
4. Talkin' Rude On The Telephone
5. Gunk
6. Headin' For The Id

Thanks Again To Matty Whittle For Allowing This Post.

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GOD - Live At The Prince Of Wales, St. Kilda (1988) Pt. 1

This is an audience recording of legendary Melbourne band GOD caught live at the old P.O.W.




"We sound like a bunch of pissed 16 year olds. We must have had a whole beer each that night. It actually wasn't the worst gig we ever played at the Prince, there was this other one....." - Matty Mustang (2007)




It's worth noting that there are a couple of reissues in the works for 'Rock Is Hell' and 'For Lovers Only' both of which will feature unreleased material.




Track Listing




1. Human Abbreviation




2. Snake Charmer




3. Blistered Mind




4. My Pal




5. Half Ass




6. Love You To Death




Thanks To Matty Whittle For Allowing This Post




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Girl Monstar - Live At The Manhattan (1990)

Girl Monstar were an all girl Rock N' Roll band from Melbourne. They were around from 1988-1993. I saw this band alot around the 1989-90 period, mostly at The Prince Of Wales in St. Kilda and really enjoyed them. They were Sherry Valier [Sherry Rich] on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Anne McCue lead guitar and BV's , Sue World drums and BV's , Damien Child bass and BV's.




This is a soundboard recording from 15th April 1990 at The Manhattan Hotel in Ringwood.




Track Listing




1. You're A Suck




2. Tomorrow




3. You Drive Me Wild




4. Don't You Ever Leave Me




5. He's Hell




Thanks To Sherry Rich For Allowing This Post




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Girl Monstar - Dead By Christmas

A Hanoi Rocks cover just in time for Christmas.




Track Listing.




1. Dead By Christmas.




Thanks To Sherry Rich For Allowing This Post




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Fridge - Demos (1992-1994)

Now we have some previously unreleased material from Tasmanian band Fridge. This Demo is made up of a few different recordings.
Red Dog was recorded at Atlantis Studios in South Melbourne as part of the '12 Heads No Brains' sessions and to date has not been released. The rest of the songs were recorded on 4 Track at various rehearsal studios between 1992 and 1994.


Do The Fridge!!!



Track Listing


1. Red Dog

2. Twisted Thing

3. Weapon

4. Space Junk

5. Atomic Human

6. Photo Death

7. Modesty Blaise

Thanks to Phil and Al for allowing this post.

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Foot And Mouth - The Prophecy Of Fossos (1986)

Next up we have an actual Mini LP which was recorded in 1985 and released in 1986. Foot and Mouth were a Melbourne band which featured Sean Greenway and Matty Whittle who would later go on to be in GOD. There were only 500 copies of this record pressed on 'No Penis No God' records and it is now extremely hard to find. The song 'Seymeour! (The Room's A Mess)' was apparently given a good run by John Peel.




Track Listing




1. The Prophecy




2. Fossos




3. Daddy's Home




4. Seymour! (The Room's A Mess)




5. Hektor The Cat




6. I Want My Mummy




7. I'm Pr'dy Cool




Thanks To Matty Whittle For Allowing This Post




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The Flirts - Live At The Tote (2002)

The Flirts were an all girl group who played around Melbourne early this decade. This Soundboard Recording was made at the Tote Hotel in Collingwood, Melbourne during 2002 and is the only known recording of this band.








Track Listing




1. Sugar Daddy


2. I Want You Right Here Right Now


3. Man Of My Screams


4. Blue Light Disco


5. All Work And No Rock (Makes Me A Very Dull Girl)




Thanks To Status Jo For Allowing This Post






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Feral Dreams - Demos (1992-1995)

Feral Dreams were a true Sydney Punk Band existing from the late 80's to the mid 90's. These songs were recorded over a three year period at Zen Studios, Sydney.




Track Listing




1. Living Legend




2. Euthanasia




3. Fringe Dwellers




4. Planet Dies




5. Time Line




6. The Routine Again




Thanks To MuZZa For Allowing This Post




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Farm Of Tongues - Demo (1994)

Next is Sydney band, Farm Of Tongues. They existed in the early 90's and recorded this five song demo at Zen Studios, St. Peters in 1994.

Track Listing

1. On Perilous Ground

2. Lest I Scald My Innards

3. Bile Inducer

4. Void

5. Pain



Thanks To Chris Foley For Allowing This Post



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Chris Masuak - It's Christmas Time Again

A bit of Christmas Cheer with Chris Klondike Masuak's "It's Christmas Time Again". This was originally released on the '90s compilation series "Rockin' Bethlehem".

Track List

1. It's Christmas Time Again

Thanks to Chris Masuak and The Barman over at The I-94 Bar for allowing this post.

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The Eastern Dark - Sack The Barber! (1984-1986)

When Bill Gibson emailed me a week or so ago asking if I was interested in putting some unreleased Eastern Dark songs on the site, I nearly fell off my chair. I thought to myself, how great will it be to hear three or four rare recordings of this great band... Here's what he sent.




"This is a compilation of the songs we didn't use (or didn't have desk-tape recordings of) for the 'Girls On The Beach (With Cars)' album. The recordings come from various venues including The Tivoli, Trade Union Club, Sutherland Royal Hotel, Strawberry Hills Hotel and Gatton Agricultural College (QLD). Additionally, there's a demo version of I Don't Need The Reasons recorded by Tim Pittman as part of his audio engineering course, which was an unlisted bonus track on the original version of this. I originally compiled it for a few close associates of the band around the time Half A Cow released the "Where Are All The Single Girls?" CD, then uploaded it to dimeadozen.org on the 20th anniversary of James Darroch's passing in 2006." - Bill Gibson 2007.




Track Listing




1. Over Now


2. Enough Of What I Need (Headstones)


3. I Don't Need The Reasons


4. Come On Now (Ramones)


5. Gotta Tell Me Why (Slickee Boys)


6. Walking


7. It's You (Milkshakes)


8. Down To You (Taxi Boys)


9. No Pictures


10. Never Again


11. Reaching My Head (Prisoners)


12. Stay Alone


13. Mr. Clean


14. Green Slime (Fuzztones)


15. Fire Spirit (Gun Club)


16. The Loved One (Loved Ones)


17. Driving Accident Prone (Plasticland)


18. Long Way To Go (Alice Cooper)


19. Ultimate Suicide


20. Mass Insane Hysteria


21. Black Cat


22. Vietnamese Baby (New York Dolls)


23. Flip Your Wig (Husker Du)


24. I Don't Need The Reasons (demo)

Thanks To Bill Gibson For Allowing This Post.

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Dweebs - Wicked (1990)

The Dweebs came from the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and were another of the regulars at EV’s in Croydon as well as the regular haunts in town. This demo was recorded in 1990 but no further details are on the tape.

Track Listing

1. My Baby

2. Gone

3. Stimulation

4. Something Stupid

5. Keep On Keeping On

6. Brass God

Thanks To Darren And Mark For Allowing This Post

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Dusk Furrow - Demos (1985)

Dusk Furrow were a post punk band formed in Sydney in 1983. The first two tracks of this post were recorded at LP Recording Studios on 8 track and the final song was recorded by the band on 4 track. All of the songs were recorded during 1985 with the band calling it a day in 1986.

Track Listing

1. Psycho Minds
2. Revenge Killings
3. Poison Mars Bars

Thanks To Andy Jarvis For Allowing This Post

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The Devil Rides Out - Goddamn Hell Yeah

Next up we have Perth Band The Devil Rides Out. Recorded at Bergerk Studio, Western Australia in June 2007, it features on the band's "Volume II" EP.

Track List

1. Goddamn Hell Yeah

Thanks To Joey K For Allowing This Post.

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Dern Rutlidge - Demo (?)

Next up we have a three track demo by Melbourne band Dern Rutlidge. Not alot of info known at this stage so if someone can help out I'll update this post shortly.




Track Listing




1. California




2. Skyblue




3. When I Die




Thanks To Craig Westwood For Allowing This Post.




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Darkest Heartstrings - Pick You Up (2007)

This is an unmastered version of 'Pick You Up' from the forthcoming album by Melbourne band Darkest Heartstrings.

Track Listing

1. Pick You Up.

Thanks To Alana Manix For Allowing This Post.

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Damnation - Demo (1991)

Damnation are one of the bands to come out of the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne around 1990. This demo was recorded at Croydon Town Hall Studio (better known as the jam room under EV’s) in 1991 and shows a very early version of one of this country’s stalwarts of Punk Rock. You work it out.

Track Listing

1. Whirl

2. I Don’t See You There

3. Churnabub

4. It’s Goodbye

Thanks To Cam Baines For Allowing This Post.
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The Dirt Band - Demo (2009)

The Dirt Band offer a strange, dark blend of pop, punk, country and Psychedelic music. They come from the Southern Mountains of Queensland and write songs about where they live, where they've been and why it's a good idea to try to save the environment.

Track List

1. Turn Your Mind On

2. Shut Up And Eat

3. You Show Me

4. I Tell You That I Love You

5. Tear Down Your White Picket Fence

6. A Song Of the Road


Note - Featuring Christo Fletcher of The Splatterheads.

Thanks to Christo Fletcher For Allowing This Post

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Damian Child - Demos (Pre 2000)

Here's a bunch of songs recorded by ex Girl Monstar Bass Player Damian Child. All of these songs were recorded prior to 2000 and feature Damian on lead vocals.

Track List

1. Blue
2. Cigarettes
3. A Day In The Lie
4. Deadbeat (Like You)
5. Hey Yeah OK
6. I Hate Your Mate
7. Terminal Flirt
8. Love & Kisses
9. I Just Want To be Your Friend

Thanks To Damian Child For Allowing This Post.

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Crushed Buzzards - What A Feeling (?)

Here's a demo by Melbourne band The Crushed Buzzards (Circa late 80's). Any further info would be greatly appreciated. Note- Cover art on this one by the Great Fred Negro.

Track List
1. Johnny
2. Ain't It A Shame
3. The 97th Line
4. Big Boss Man
5. Fay Ray
6. Ringo

Thanks To Rick Hastewell For Allowing This Post

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Creepin' Jesus - Demos (1990 - 1995)

Another Melbourne band from the FAR Eastern Suburbs. Creepin' Jesus were born at the break up of The Dweebs. These songs were recorded live between 1990 and 1995 at Polished Turd Productions in Mount Dandenong.




Track Listing

1. Ricardo

2. Thought Train

3. Monolith

4. Tongue

5. Scoop

6. Heart Of Your Soul

7. Evil Instrumental

8. Hole In My Throat

9. Shut Down

10. Drug Of Addiction

11. Ain't No Way

12. Blind

13. Super Rocker

Thanks To Roman For Allowing This Post.

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Calling All Bands!!!

I'm on the hunt for new recordings for the site. All you gotta be is Australian. Email me through the site, Facebook or MySpace to find out what you need to do next.

Cosmic Psychos - Live At The Espy (1996)

This is a great sounding live broadcast recorded by Melbourne radio station 3PBS FM at The Esplanade Hotel in St. Kilda. Nothing else to add. Hit Download NOW.




Tracklist




1. Rip 'N' Dig




2. She's Crackin' Up




3. Neighbours




4. I'm Up You're Out




5. Lead Me Astray




6. The Man Who Drank Too Much




7. Quarter To Three




8. Can't Come In




9. Back In Town




10. Whip Me




11. Lost Cause




Thanks To Ross Knight For Allowing This Post




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Concorde - First Demo (1998)

OK, Concorde is another one of my bands. The band was formed when myself and Scott Crawford (The Affected,Acer) started writing songs together around 1997. We then grabbed my brother Dub (Rootbeer, Loaded Dogs) on Bass and Mark 'The Captain' Hobbs (The Meanies) on Drums. This demo was recorded at Jets Studios in Bundoora and features earlier versions of all three songs which later appeared on ' Let The Ride Begin' (Split EP with The Stuntcar Drivers).

Track List

1. Little By Little
2. Stay Or Go
3. Turn It Up Now!
4. Superstar Tradition
5. Rockshow

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The Clappers - Demo (2004)

The Clappers formed in 1999 in Melbourne playing solidly over the coming five years. This demo was recorded around 2003 live to two inch tape at a house in Warrandyte by Evan Bywater. A few overdubs were then added at Evan's home in Abbotsford. The track Kingpin also features Ryan Swenson.

Track List

1. Counselor Rock
2. Going Down To Hell
3. Kingpin
4. Rock N Roll

Thanks To Kenton Molloy For Allowing This Post.

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The Celladoors - Demo (2007)

Next we have a young band from Bendigo which is a couple of hours out of Melbourne. The Celladoors formed in September 2006 and to date only have home recordings.




Track Listing




1. Dirty Minds




2. Stovepipe Blues




Thanks To Oscar Norton For Allowing This Post




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The Cannanes - Miss You Alot (?)

Yet another post that I havn't turned up a date for (as yet). This song comes from a compilation cassette called 'The Woozy Couch Finder Tape'. If anyone has more details please let me in on them.




Track Listing.




1. Miss You Alot.




Thanks To Frances Gibson For Allowing This Post.

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Cane - Pure Self Contamination ( 7 Inch)

Next up we have an official release by Melbourne band Cane. The 7inch was recorded in May 2006 at Toyland Studios, Melbourne.

Track List

1. God Theory
2. Nailed Down
3. Rake
4. Selfless

Thanks To John Hobbs For Allowing This Post.

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Buster Punter - Demo (2007)

This demo was recorded live to 4 track tape earlier in the year. It is a home recording made by the band in their back shed in Collingwood, Melbourne.

Track Listing

1. Buster Punter

2. Hit The Bottle

3. Wedding Ring

Thanks To Kenton Molloy For Allowing This Post.

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Bored! Seek And Destroy (Circa 1988)

No, I didn't mix up the song title with that old Stooges number. This is Bored! covering Metallica's Seek and Destroy live in the late 80's. Not sure of the venue on this one though. Metal up your ass!!!

Track List

1. Seek And Destroy

Thanks To Dave Thomas For Allowing This Post.

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Bored! - Get Of My Wah Wah & Suck This (1988)

Recorded LIVE at Caveman Records in Geelong on August 21st, 1988. This legendary recording showcases the early days of a band that would go on to be a massive influence on Australian Guitar Bands for the next two decades...Originally released as a limited edition cassette, this is a great catch for all Bored! fans.




Track Listing




1. Dynomite
2. The Girl Who Lives On Heaven Hill
3. You Better Run
4. Flamethrower Love
5. Thirsty And Miserable
6. I'm Not A Loser
7. I Wanna Be Your Dog
8. T.V. Eye
9. Cherry Bomb
10. No Fun




Thanks to Dave Thomas for allowing this post.


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Leadfinger - December Runaway

Got this one emailed to me this morning from Stew Cunningham. Leadfinger's first ever Christmas song!! Can't get this one anywhere else.

Thanks To Stew Cunningham For Allowing This Post.

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Bored! - The Afro Pussy Tape (1990)

Recorded live at The Barwon Club in 1990 as what should have been the 'Take It Out On You' record launch (...the records weren't pressed in time), this is an unbelievable recording that all Bored! fans should download right NOW!!! Not quite sure if it's a mixing desk tape or just a really good crowd tape, either way, it is the best live recording I have heard from this line up. I have put the download up as the highest quality MP3 (320kbps) so that you all get the best out of it.

Enjoy!

Track Listing

1. Mr. 10%
2. Electrophonic Tonic
3. Satisfaction
4. Christine
5. Sweet Charity
6. Take It Out On You
7. It's Alright
8. Motherfuckin' Motherfucker
9. Remedy
10. CSM (No Way)
11. Conquest
12. Record Giveaway
13. Iron Man
14. Final Solution

Thanks To Dave Thomas For Allowing This Post.

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The Bodies - Demo (1983)

The second demo from this seminal Geelong band. Still a live tape to come down the line.

Track List

1. Waste My Time
2. Warm Up
3. To LIve In THis World
4. Don't Judge Me
5. Mr. President
6. Nagasaki Baby
7. Desolate City
8. Warm Up Again

Thanks To Dave Thomas For Allowing This Post.

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The Bodies - Demo (1982)

The Bodies were a Geelong band in the early 80's. This is the first of two demos recorded by the band as well as a great live recording. The Bodies feature a young, pre-Bored!, Dave Thomas on bass.

Track Listing

1. Warm Up

2. Let Me Out

3. Mr. President

4. On The Inside

5. Don't Judge Me

6. I Don't Wanna Work For You

Thanks To Dave Thomas For Allowing This Post

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Bladder Spasms - Breathalyser (1994)

Canberra's own, Bladder Spasms, recorded this demo on 20th April 1994 at Radio Station 2XX.

Track List

1. Never Let Go
2. Critisize
3. Think Again
4. Barnacle
5. Helen Song

Thanks To Dave Spasm For Allowing This Post.

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Beanflipper - Demo (1993)

Beanflipper were another early 90's band from Melbourne. This demo was recorded in 1993 at Stable Sound with Scott Harper. The Band went on to record Total Dysfunctional Collapse(Deported Records), Rodent Ulcer EP and Garden Variety Manic Depressant (both on Shock records). Beanflipper broke up in 1998 and then reformed in 2004 for two years just for fun.

Track Listing

1. Acid

2. Blinding Sun

3. Surrender

4. No Sight

5. Walk In A Line

6. Still Life



Thanks To Rocket For Allowing This Post.



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Asylum - Paradise? (1986)

Asylum were a three piece band out of Surfers Paradise in Queensland in the mid to late 80's. The Paradise? demo was recorded at Brisbane Engineering School on 8 track between September and November of 1986. The band featured Marc Welsh who would later go on to be in Have A Nice Day.




Track Listing

1. Highrise Hatred

2. Movie Star Eyes

3. Leopards

4. The Top

5. Ode To Belial

6. Voice In The T.V.

7. Sleeptight

8. Innocense

Thanks To Marc Welsh For Allowing This Post.

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