About Me
For 6 years, Fat Mans Cleavage has been one of Brisbanes most uncompromising and hard-working punk rock bands. Their live show is like a hit in the guts: outrageously loud, fast and tight, combined with challenging lyrics and near-acrobatic stage antics. The bands sound combines punk rock, ska/reggae and rockabilly styles into a tight and sharp package. Although the lyrics are humorous and often self-derogatory, the band definitely takes their craft very seriously.
With a strong DIY ethic and a steadfast refusal to conform to passing trends, Fat Mans Cleavage have developed a loyal fan-base and have gained respect and credibility throughout the Brisbane scene.
The band have two releases under their belt: 2005s Unleash the Dingo introduced listening audiences to the trio, and the independently released EP has sold over 700 copies so far. In early 2006, they released their follow-up EP Out of Ideas which is being sold in independent record stores in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The record has received local airplay on 4ZZZ FM in Brisbane, as well as national airplay on Triple J.
In October 2006 Fat Mans Cleavage won a Triple J Unearthed competition, and performed at Taste of Chaos at Brisbane Entertainment Centre alongside artists such as Thursday, Anti-Flag and Taking Back Sunday.
This year has seen FMC embark on four interstate tours, playing dates in: Roma, Toowoomba, Townsville, Mackay, Airlie Beach, Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne, Tarwin and Venus Bay.
The band is currently working on a debut album for release in 2007.
Reviews:
"A slow start, then it kicks in with a huge bang. Great song! 4/5"
Chris Scaddan, Program Director: Triple J.
re: "Staring at the Sun" from "Out of Ideas" 2006
"Slow intro that kicks into a bit of snotty punk rock - nice. A reckon these dudes own a couple of early Frenzal albums. Cool song, I wanna hear more! 4/5"
Stu Harvey, Short Fast Loud presenter, Triple J.
re: "Staring at the Sun" from "Out of Ideas" 2006
- while the band have definitely got many (psychological) issues that they need to sort out, its still a fun listen.
Noise Theory
Unleash the Dingo, 2005
Out Of Ideas has definitely left me looking forward to a full length follow up. Fat Mans Cleavage have taken a giant-leap-for-mankind in musicianship, songwriting and production on this record.
Death Before Dishonour
Out of Ideas, 2006
Taste of Chaos 2006 @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
