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词条 The Chemist (band)
释义

  1. History

  2. Music style

  3. Personnel

  4. Discography

     Albums/EPs  Singles 

  5. References

  6. External links

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Chemist
| image =The Chemist @ Rosemount Hotel (21 5 2010) (4651226719).jpg
| caption =
| image_size =
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| genre = Indie Rock, blues, Folk,
| years_active = {{start date|2007}}–2013
| label = Create/Control
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.thechemistband.com.au/}}
| current_members = Ben Witt
Chris Wright
James Ireland
Hamish Rahn
| past_members = Elliot Smith
}}The Chemist is a four-piece alternative rock music group from Perth, Western Australia formed in 2007.[1][2]

History

The Chemist formed when all four members met studying music at university.[1] The Chemist's first gig was a heat in the prestigious Next Big Thing Competition. They won their heat and ended up runners-up in the entire competition.[3]

They've since played at the Big Day Out, Splendor in the Grass, Southbound,[4] received significant airplay on Triple J, worked with Luke Steele of the Sleepy Jackson[2][5] and supported Silversun Pickups, Robert Forster, Boy & Bear, Hungry Kids of Hungary, The Beautiful Girls, End of Fashion,[6] Birds of Tokyo[6][7] and Sugar Army.[6]

In 2013, The Chemist signed to Create/Control and released their debut album Ballet In The Badlands on March 22. The album was given 4/5 stars by Rolling Stone magazine.

Music style

The Chemist play a unique brand of blues infused indie swamp rock, drawing influence from artists such as Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Walkmen, The Beach Boys, Beck & many more.

Personnel

  • Ben Witt – lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboard (2007–present)
  • Elliot Smith – drums (2007-2012)
  • Chris Wright: drums (2012–present)
  • James Ireland – keyboard (2007–present)
  • Hamish Rahn – bass (2007–present)

Discography

Albums/EPs

  • Ballet In The Badlands - Create/Control (2013)
  • #"Heaven's Got A Dress Code" - 3:44
  • #"Spray Paint or Praise (Still a Statue in the Wind)" - 4:17
  • #"Silver & Gold" - 3:13
  • #"Sad Eyes" - 3:30
  • #"Nails in Mud" - 4:54
  • #"Stripped Paint" - 4:18
  • #"Strings Lickin' Limbs" - 3:54
  • #"Test Tubes (Only Forgotten Son)" - 4:30
  • #"December" - 4:25
  • #"Tonight, Tomorrow Is Sold" - 3:38
  • #"Sparrow's Shadow" - 3:55
  • #"Long Road Back" - 3:12
  • The Wolves' Howls Shatter the Old Glass Moon - Dirt Diamond Productions (2010)
  • #"End of July" – 3:05
  • #"Stars" – 3:17
  • #"Things Have Changed" – 5:23
  • #"Don't Look Down" – 3:05
  • #"Find My Way Home" – 5:47
  • Lullabies - Dirt Diamond Productions (2010)
  • #"Lullaby #1 (Mercy)" – 3:34
  • #"When The Morning Comes" – 3:14
  • #"Sweet Dreams" – 2:28
  • #"As Deep As Death" – 3:04

Singles

  • Lullaby #1 (Mercy) - Dirt Diamond Productions (2010)
  • #"Lullaby #1 (Mercy)" – 3:34

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.triplejunearthed.com/artists/view.aspx?artistid=19569|title=Triple J Unearthed: The Chemist|publisher=triplejunearthed.com|accessdate=8 May 2010}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/blog/s2727532.htm|title=The Chemist|publisher=abc.net.au|first=Steph|accessdate=8 May 2010}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://nextbigthing.net.au/pastWinners.htm|title=Next Big Thing Past Winners|publisher=nextbigthing.net.au|accessdate=8 May 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412124052/http://nextbigthing.net.au/pastWinners.htm|archivedate=12 April 2009|df=}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.triplejunearthed.com/competitions/default.aspx?TripleJCompetitionId=82|title=Southbound 2009|publisher=triplejunearthed.com|accessdate=8 May 2010}}
5. ^{{Citation | last = Coufos | first = Polly | author-link = | date = 16 May 2010 | title = The Western front | periodical = STM Entertainment Magazine }}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.xpressmag.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1636:hes-got-witt&catid=38:news&Itemid=125|publisher=xpressmag.com.au|title=He's Got Witt|accessdate=8 May 2010}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/13348/Birds-of-Tokyo-The-Chemist--Amplifier-Sunday-180508.htm|title=Birds of Tokyo, The Chemist @ Amplifier|publisher=fasterlouder.com.au|accessdate=8 May 2010}}

External links

{{commons category|The Chemist}}
  • {{official website|http://www.thechemistband.com.au/}}
  • The Chemist interview in Reverb magazine (November 2010)
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2 : Western Australian musical groups|Musical groups established in 2007

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