Speedstar
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 |
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]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3][4] | ||
| Bruises You Can Touch |
|
81 |
| Forget the Sun, Just Hold On |
|
59 |
EPs
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [4] | ||
| Speedster / Falling Star |
|
119 |
| Wishing Your Life Away |
|
93 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3][4] | ||
| "Revolution" | 2002 | 166 |
| This Everyday Life" | 126 | |
| "Unbreakable" | 2004 | 172 |
| "Are You Feeling Better Angela?" | 2005 | 202 |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Speedster ARIA Chart history complete to 2024". ARIA. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Bruises You Can Touch
- ^ National Library of Australia listing Forget The Sun, Just Hold On
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