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The Scientists are an influential post-punk band from Perth, Australia, led by Kim Salmon, initially recognized as Exterminators and then Invaders. The band had two primary incarnations: the Perth-based punk band of the late 1970s and the Sydney/London-based swamp rock band of the 1980s. The Scientists were a lot a lot more influential than their minimal commercial achievement would indicate, lending their influence to artists such as Mudhoney and New York’s downtown indie scene of the early 1990s.
Produced by Annabelle Fouchard Directed by Andrew Milner Written by Phil Jeng Kane starring Vito De Francesco & Kazimir Sas. Two rat exterminators attempt to finish a job prior to the football grand final game begins, only to discover there is some unfinished organization to attend to… (c) Epoch Media and Spitfire Films 2010
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702ABCSydney
@mikekadas you missed Boris Sudjovic on bass. Was I the only one there at ‘Swampstomp’ series of gigs at the Gaelic Club in the 1980′s. All on the back of Swampland single
702ABCSydney
@mikekadas you missed Boris Sudjovic on bass. Was I the only one there at ‘Swampstomp’ series of gigs at the Gaelic Club in the 1980′s. All on the back of Swampland single
bellaquavita
@AcousticLauson nope it’s garage – but perhaps we can call it garunge.
bellaquavita
@frenzexperiment and a sexy guy rubbing against you from behind……….we were there, and now still together, with the “80s disease to prove our credentials.
mikekadas
Swampland – Scientists [Australia] – 1982 – “AMG pick. One of their BETTER ones. Nice guitar (Tony Thewlis) HOOKS, vocals (Kim Salmon), drums (Brett Rixon).” – Absolute (Sub Pop)-1991.
AcousticLauson
isnt this grunge, did perth invent grunge!!
seanhmilleable
so good to hear this, still i get the sand water ratio fkd up all the time
frenzexperiment
masterpiece….I couldn’t imagine how great should it have been to hear this live in some filthy bar, holding a glass of whiskey in yr hand!
sect503
best band ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
admanphoto
I adore this band, but it’s unfair not to mention the influence The Cramps had on them.
dinoarms
women have beautiful boooowbs
kittykittykali
Turn it up. In my heart is a place called Swampland. Nine parts water, one part sand.
to me it is sheer nirvana
chrissstopherG
dirteh!
EYEmusique
Awesome awesome track.
rancido2
MONSTER OF A TRACK!!
look4Karl
Kool song!!!!!!
theswampland
FUCK YEAH!!!!
shortofalength
One of my fav 80s bands. Great live and most went on to be in other great bands.
unMotivator
I recently heard this on the radio on a Sunday program. I enjoyed listening to it very much.
EpochMedia2010
World premiering at Future Shorts One in Perth, Western Australia on Wednesday 9th February 2011, Velvet Lounge! come on down and say hi