Australia vs Rest (house, rock, artist, bands)

07-14-2005, 10:18 AM

How would you say Australian music stacks up against the rest of the world?

( And no, this isn't for a school project so NERRR!

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The Indie Bar Kid · 07-14-2005, 10:23 AM

Well let's see...Youve got Jet....and...hmm...*racks brain for slightly relevant Aussie band in modern rock*..and...The Vines......

Yeah the rest of the world hasnt got a chance against you lot

07-14-2005, 10:24 AM

feck off, im creating interesting musical discussion...

we got powderfinger and grinspoon and spiderbait and JET! and the vines and cold chisel and INXS and *goes on for hours*......

phoenixflames · 07-14-2005, 10:51 AM

I think if you look around enough, most countries music scenes are pretty equal (as far as the quality of music produced). Alot of what is percived as "better" has to do with how much publicity an artist or band gets. I know I like some non-US bands, but the only reason I know about them is because they are marketed in the USA. I'm sure your music is just as good as everyone else, but it probably just doesn't get enough exposure (at least in the US). And since most mainstream people don't go looking in other countries for music, it stands to reason that we only hear whats marketed in our particular part of the world.

deadkennedysmeetstheclash · 07-14-2005, 10:53 AM

I think Australia have a few decent bands e.g Jet and AC DC..I mean INXS are from New Zealand arn't they?? I thought half there mebers were aussies and the other half kiwis..you've got nothing on Britain though..Mind you who has??

07-14-2005, 10:58 AM

nah INXS is fully aussie.. i think youre thinkin about crowded house.....

Fenixpunk · 07-14-2005, 11:09 AM

If it wasnt for Australia nobody would be asking the question "where will we sleep when our beds are burning?"

and even though shes born in england, i doubt anyone would know who olivia newton john is if she didnt come out of australia

ahhh olivia, i am still hopelessly devoted to youuuuu!!!!

07-14-2005, 11:12 AM

yes, midnight oil were a great band, very big influence on our conservation efforts here in aus...

on the subject, peter garret joined the labor party (major political party)

what does one do when they are too old for music? POLITICS!

but seriously, big influence....

SATCHMO · 07-14-2005, 11:28 AM

let's not forget Silverchair

07-14-2005, 11:30 AM

^ yep, daniel johns is a legend....

what do you think of his new band, the dissociatives, with paul mac? if youve heard of them.......

07-14-2005, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
pastor of muppets Guest Posts: n/a	Australia vs Rest How would you say Australian music stacks up against the rest of the world? ( And no, this isn't for a school project so NERRR! )

07-14-2005, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Indie Bar Kid In Original Packaging Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: . Posts: 191	Well let's see...Youve got Jet....and...hmm...racks brain for slightly relevant Aussie band in modern rock..and...The Vines...... Yeah the rest of the world hasnt got a chance against you lot __________________ We must take all of the medicines too expensive now to sell, Set fire to the preacher who is promising us hell. Into the ear of every anarchist that sleeps, but doesn't dream, We must sing We must sing We must sing I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH AND GLORY.... And Im so clever But clever ain't wise

07-14-2005, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
phoenixflames Something That You're Not Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cold And All Alone Posts: 475	I think if you look around enough, most countries music scenes are pretty equal (as far as the quality of music produced). Alot of what is percived as "better" has to do with how much publicity an artist or band gets. I know I like some non-US bands, but the only reason I know about them is because they are marketed in the USA. I'm sure your music is just as good as everyone else, but it probably just doesn't get enough exposure (at least in the US). And since most mainstream people don't go looking in other countries for music, it stands to reason that we only hear whats marketed in our particular part of the world. __________________ ----------- I'm the lead singer and bass player for the band The Ascent (And Decline) Of Terrion. Yay for me... We're from Ohio. Yay for us... www.theascentofterrion.com Be our friend on MySpace

07-14-2005, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fenixpunk The Erroneous Hoodlum Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Side Phoenix Posts: 2,057	If it wasnt for Australia nobody would be asking the question "where will we sleep when our beds are burning?" and even though shes born in england, i doubt anyone would know who olivia newton john is if she didnt come out of australia ahhh olivia, i am still hopelessly devoted to youuuuu!!!! __________________ This message has been approved by Shawn Erroneous - The Declaimed

07-14-2005, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
pastor of muppets Guest Posts: n/a	feck off, im creating interesting musical discussion... we got powderfinger and grinspoon and spiderbait and JET! and the vines and cold chisel and INXS and goes on for hours......

07-14-2005, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
deadkennedysmeetstheclash Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89	I think Australia have a few decent bands e.g Jet and AC DC..I mean INXS are from New Zealand arn't they?? I thought half there mebers were aussies and the other half kiwis..you've got nothing on Britain though..Mind you who has??

07-14-2005, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
pastor of muppets Guest Posts: n/a	nah INXS is fully aussie.. i think youre thinkin about crowded house.....

07-14-2005, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
pastor of muppets Guest Posts: n/a	yes, midnight oil were a great band, very big influence on our conservation efforts here in aus... on the subject, peter garret joined the labor party (major political party) what does one do when they are too old for music? POLITICS! but seriously, big influence....

07-14-2005, 11:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	let's not forget Silverchair

07-14-2005, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
pastor of muppets Guest Posts: n/a	^ yep, daniel johns is a legend.... what do you think of his new band, the dissociatives, with paul mac? if youve heard of them.......