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As promised last week, opening tonight's all-Australian punk/post-punk/noise-rock show with this ditty. Yes, I know they're not Australian, but I love this album and "Australia" is the title of the cut so...

The Victims hailed from Perth and released one of the most well-known and recognized Australian punk singles from that initial punk explosion of 1977. This cut is routinely featured on Australian punk compilations, so if you've heard it before, that's probably how!

From Sydney, Radio Birdman were HEAVILY influenced by The Stooges and classic surf rock. Two versions were released of this debut LP: a 1977 Australian release and a 1978 overseas release with an altered track listings and cuts. "Non-Stop Girls" appeared on the 1978 release, which did NOT include the cover of "T.V. Eye' by The Stooges (but played on this show before!).

From Brisbane, The Saints have the distinction of releasing one of the earliest punk singles with 1976's "I'm Stranded", title track from the band's 1977 debut LP. Eternally Yours was the 1978 follow-up, with "Know Your Product" being the second single off that album. This release inspired many Pacific Northwest grunge rockers. Kurt Cobain and Mark Lanegan cite this release as an influence.

First of several Nick Cave appearances on tonight's show. In a way, Nick Cave, due to his prolific recording, overshadows the Australian music scene. The band would later change its name to The Birthday Party and establish a darker sound...

1979 single from this experimental Springvale-based band. Distinct sound unlike Australian contemporaries more in line with the late 70s NYC No Wave scene. Can easily imagine this band fitting in between Mars and Teenage Jesus on Brian Eno's No New York compilation.

Post-punk band from Sydney. This cut was recorded and included on the band's 1981 debut LP Where Is Hank?. Only Australian band included in late BBC DJ/programmer John Peel's box of favorite singles, release posthumously and highlighted on BBC.

Third studio LP from The Birthday Party, the band formed by Nick Cave and company following the change from Boys Next Door. Mick Harvey and Rowland S. Howard were key members of both bands and will feature later on this themed show...

Swampy punk rock fronted by Kim Salmon. Have musical connections to The Victims, with this EP frequently appearing on many lists highlighting best rock releases from Australia.

1983 debut LP from this Sydney-based punk band. Fun fact: the eucalyptus tree is part of the sideroxylon tree family, if you were wondering what the LP title means.

More Sydney-based punk! Better known for the chart-topping minor hit "Weirdo Libido" which was also featured on the 1988 Australian comedy film Young Einstein.

Also from Sydney. Not to be confused with the Los Angeles punk band X. X were a light-hearted, boozy punk band, with this LP recorded in only five days.

1986 debut release from this Sydney-based hardcore punk band. Formed in 1985 and heavily influenced by early Black Flag. Toured in support of D.R.I.

It's Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. What more needs to be said. LP originally released in 1988/

What a band name! From Sydney and specializing in noise rock, so fitting this second studio LP was released on AmRep.

Prolific Australian punk trio formed in 1982. Heavy Motorhead influence to their sound and achieved indie success in the US, opening for Nirvana, Helmet, and L7 in the 90s. Also opened for Motorhead at one point, so dreams can become real.

From Sydney, don't be quick to classify feedtime as a noise-punk band. feedtime identified as a blues-punk band, mostly influenced by the blues as interpreted by The Rolling Stones. In fact, their third studio LP Copper-S is a covers album heavy on the Stones. Suction was released in 1989 and would be the band's final LP until 1996's Billy on Amphetamine Reptile.

Established in Melbourne prior to relocating to England. For this 1993 release, the group's 6th studio LP, the band leaned heavily into its tribal influences which resulted in a hit for the band and label 4AD, charting in the Billboard 200.

Foetus is the long-standing industrial/experimental inspired musical project of musician/composer JG Thirlwell. This 1995 compilation includes rare cuts and outtakes from the 80s, recorded but never released until here.

Fourth studio LP from the longstanding Nick Cave collaborator and renowned musician in his own right (has composed several films). "Slow-Motion-Movie-Star" was originally penned by a different Harvey: PJ Harvey, during the recordings for her fifth studio LP Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea.

Solo release from the Rowland S. Howard, with Mick Harvey in support on drums and organ.

Another musical project by Nick Cave (& the Bad Seeds). Created mainly to allow the band to stretch their musical muscles without the weight of the Bad Seeds. Second and final LP released under the Grinderman moniker. This cut was the fourth single from this release.

Debut LP from this Melbourne-based post-punk band. Reviews of this LP cite a Joy Division influence on this track, but I don't hear it...

From the hottest Australian punk band going today! Thank you and hoped you enjoyed the themed show!