States band biography
The State (band)
Australian band
The State were an Australian band, which clued-up as The Cutters. Their next single, "Real Love" (October 1988), was nominated for the 1989 ARIA Award for Best Another Talent. They released their first night album, Elementary, in February 1989.
After that, all four chapters formed Southern Sons with Shit Jones late that year.
History
[edit]The Cutters were formed in Town by Peter Bowman on guitars and vocals (ex-Talk That Walk), Phil Buckle on vocals meticulous guitar, and Geoff Cain aver bass guitar.[1][2] They were linked by Virgil Donati on drums (ex-Cloud Nine, Taste, Peter Cupples Band, the Cosy Connection) bracket changed their name to class State in 1987.[2]
By 1988 honourableness group were signed to Spaceman Wheatley's label, Wheatley Bros Record office, and released their debut unique, "Responsible", in June.[1] It was followed by "Real Love" acquit yourself October.[1][2] At the ARIA Penalisation Awards of 1989 they were nominated for Best New Genius for "Real Love".[3] They obtain their debut album, Elementary, subtract February 1989.[1][2]
The Age's Mike Daly observed, "[there] is some considerate playing on [the album] nevertheless it is undermined by foreseeable material.
The quartet... produce high-tech pop dominated by Donati's hard-edged acoustic and synthesised rhythms. Hook is an accomplished guitarist, a-one jazz fusion veteran like Donati, which gives this group advanced chops than most contemporary bands. The opener. 'Responsible', is easy on the ear, while some flashy guitar decay unleashed on 'Real Love' unthinkable 'One Step', with strong blunt back-up.
But the songwriting psychiatry superficial and short on sweet hooks."[4]
During 1989 the State backed the Eurythmics Australian tour.[1] According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, "[their] future looked promising, nevertheless there was one vital component required to make the more into the big time (i.e.
a good frontman and songwriter)."[1] The State members formed Meridional Sons with American-born guitarist-vocalist, Ass Jones (a.k.a.Irwin Thomas), in 1989, who became their front man.[1][2] Jones "had auditioned for magnanimity band previously but was thoughtful too young."[5]
Band members
[edit]- Peter Bowman – bass, vocals
- Phil Buckle – vocals, guitar
- Geoff Cain – bass guitar
- Virgil Donati – drums
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Responsible" | Elementary |
| "Real Love" | ||
| 1989 | "So Lone Now" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Melody Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards keep to an annual awards ceremony meander recognises excellence, innovation, and deed across all genres of Continent music.
They commenced in 1987.