JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Serial 1997

 

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Jack and the Beanstalk first came together in 1994 in Perth, Australia, through the musical inspirations of the Beatles, Matthew Sweet, Teenage Fanclub and the Lemonheads. Vocalist/guitarist Joe Algeri gathered friends Shane Bender (bass) and Rick Pomponio (drums) for the first lineup; by the time the group debuted for Spinning Top Records with an EP of demos, Gram Parsons, in 1994, the rhythm section consisted of Gerry McAvoy (bass/vocals) and Anthony Spinelli (drums). The Parasol Records 7" "Angeline" followed two years later, and the group's debut full-length, ...And Other Stories, was also released in 1996 (on Spinning Top in Australia and Parasol in the U.S.). A slightly retooled version of the album was released in Europe by the Swedish label Torpedo under the title Serial; it excised one track and added three others, including "Gram Parsons." McAvoy left in 1997 and was replaced by bassist/organist Stuart Loasby; second guitarist Kevin Borruso (ex-Superscope) also joined up, after having played with Algeri in an acoustic duo called Starsky and Hutch.

 

Tracklist

1		Doggy	2:21
2		Amnesia	2:30
3		Angeline (Mad About Sally)	2:27
4		Clueless	2:52
5		I Don't Know	2:37
6		Some Brighter Day	2:52
7		10.000 Sunny Days	2:25
8		Star	3:02
9		Genevieve	2:36
10		Curiosity	2:28
11		(I Want To Be Like) Ray Davies	3:10
12		Irregular Guy	2:47
13		Gram Parsons	3:32
14		Walking Out On Love	2:06

 

ROLLERCOASTER ...And The Beat Goes On 1999

 

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Power pop from Australia featuring members of Superscope and The Chevelles. - Blogatrix 

 

Tracklist

1		Flowers For Kylie
2		Insane
3		Six Million Dollar Man
4		Use Me
5		Tartan Dress
6		All She Wants
7		Do You Remember
8		I Wanna Know
9		On Your Own
10		What You Do
11		Crying Out Your Name

 

SUPERSCOPE Generally Electric EP 1995

 

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Power pop band from Perth, Australia 

 

Tracklist

1		Home & Away	3:06
2		Replacement	2:38
3		Windmill	3:13
4		Dead	4:36
5		Cow	3:15
6		Constipate	4:00

 

POP ON TOP! (THE CREAM OF AUSTRALIA'S POWER POP CROP!) Various Artists 1996

 
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Power pop comp Australian style - Blogatrix 

Tracklist

1

The Chevelles–

She's Not Around

3:41
2	Even–	Stupid Dream

2:58
3	Jack & The Beanstalk*–	Doggy

2:15
4	DM3–	1*2* Devastated

4:53
5	Superscope–	Windmill

3:13
6	Hub (24)–	3rd Times A Charm

3:18
7	Flanders (2)–	Shameless

3:49
8	The Rosebuds (2)–	10 Am

2:07
9	The Early Hours–	Sunshine Changes Everything

3:33
10	Rollercoaster (7)–	Insane

3:58
11	Epstein–	Just The Way	2:15
12	Pyramidiacs–	Tuesday's Girl

2:57
13	The Welcome Mat–	Just Gave In

2:36
14	Tune Bureau–	Cheap Thrills

2:14
15	The Summer Suns (2)–	Run Like Hell

1:23
16	St. Jude (2)–	Jenny

2:27
17	Challenger 7–	Wait A Lifetime

3:39
18	Hammerfish–	Couldn't I Just Tell You

3:01
19	Flavour Of The Month–	Sweetness Melting

3:50
20	Icecream Hands–	Bye

 

SUPERSCOPE Generally Electric EP 1995

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Artist Biography by Mike DaRonco

A fashion of heavy guitar riffs and power-pop harmonies became a part of Superscope's sound upon their formation in 1994. Combining the chemistry of Shane Bolton (drums), Kevin Borruso (guitar/vocals), and Gerry McAvoy (bass), Citadel Records first captured the trio's pop-metal hybrid on their 1995 debut of Generally Electric. But after contributing to two Bomp Record compilations in 1996 -- Windmill Pop On Top and Windmill Laugh While you Can -- Superscope took a six month hiatus while playing under the moniker of Reuben Kinkaide. Following their return in 1997, Spinning Top Records followed with the release of the 1997 EP Popping Crease. 

Tracklist

1	Home & Away	3:06
2	Replacement	2:38
3	Windmill	3:13
4	Dead	4:36
5	Cow	3:15
6	Constipate	4:00