Speedstar (stylised as speedstar* pre-2004) were an Australian alternative rock band from Brisbane, Queensland formed in 1995. After a series of EPs in 2002 they released their first album, Bruises You Can Touch, produced by Steve James.[1] They followed it up with 2004's Forget the Sun, Just Hold On which was produced by Tony Doogan.[2]
Speedstar | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | speedstar* |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1995–2006 |
| Labels | EMI |
| Past members | Alister Bell Richard Johnston Dave Love Ben Smith Luke Sullivan |
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| Bruises You Can Touch |
|
81 |
| Forget the Sun, Just Hold On |
|
59 |
EPs
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| Fallen Star |
|
— |
| Wishing Your Life Away |
|
93 |
Singles
editReferences
edit- ^ The Age 17 May 2002 Lowstar rising by Jo Roberts
- ^ The Age 11 June 2004 Speeding in reverse by Michael Dwyer
- ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 263.
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Bruises You Can Touch
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Forget The Sun, Just Hold On
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Fallen Star'
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Wishing Your Life Away
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Revolution
- ^ National Library of Australia listing This Everyday Life
External links
edit- Speedstar MySpace page
- Sydney Morning Herald 15 April 2002 Bluebottle Kiss, Speedstar by Sacha Molitorisz
- Australian Musician Issue 38 Winter 2004 Speedstar by Greg Phillips