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Artist Biography by Ed Nimmervoll
Within the space of three albums, Powderfinger
emerged as one of Australia's most popular radio-friendly rock bands.
They hail from Brisbane, famous for its sub-tropical climate and its
often ultra-conservative "deep north" politics. The band grew out of a
three-piece, becoming Powderfinger in 1990 with the addition of two more
members, including singer/guitarist Bernard Fanning. They cut their
musical teeth performing cover versions of classics by Neil Young
(taking their name from one of Young's songs), the Rolling Stones, the
Doors, Led Zeppelin, Steppenwolf, and Rodriguez. In the beginning, the
group promoted their own gigs, posted their own flyers, and then put
their earnings into 1,500 copies of a self-titled EP. The second EP
Transformer was highlighted by "Reap What You Sow," a song featuring
harmonies and showing off Fanning's soulful voice -- a taste of things
to come. The band was signed to Polydor Records, Australia, and their
major-label debut album Parables for Wooden Ears followed in August
1994. Produced by Tony Cohen (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the Cruel
Sea), this album emphasized the band's heavier side. A Top Ten seller in
their home state, the album launched Powderfinger nationally, thanks
also to a bout of constant touring. After a creative hibernation and two
CD EPs, recording started for the second album, the breakthrough Double
Allergic, which revealed a significant shift towards accessible rock
songs rooted in melodic grooves. The singles "Pick You Up" and "DAF"
(which stands for the first three chords of the song) picked up strong
airplay support. The album went straight to the Top Ten in September
1996, sold double platinum, and spent half a year in the Top 30. The
follow-up album Internationalist was released two years later in
September 1998, entered the charts at number one, and was still charting
a year later when it landed the band a handful of ARIAs, Australia's
annual industry awards. On a roll with September releases, 2000's
Odyssey #5 again went straight to number one, became the group's biggest
selling album with sales in excess of five platinum awards, and at the
end of 2000, secured the band worldwide releases.
Tracklist
| 1 | Walking Stick | 4:07 |
| 2 | Tail | 5:27 |
| 3 | Hurried Bloom | 3:34 |
| 4 | Fathers' Pyramid | 4:38 |
| 5 | Bridle You | 3:57 |
| 6 | Citadel | 3:24 |
| 7 | Sink Low | 2:13 |
| 8 | Grave Concern | 4:47 |
| 9 | Solution | 3:50 |
| 10 | This Syrup To Exchange | 4:32 |
| 11 | Namaste | 2:21 |
| 12 | Blanket | 3:40 |
| 13 | Save Your Skin | 3:36 |
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