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BIOGRAPHY by Bruce Milne, Infidelity recordings "Sometimes a good band becomes an incredible band. The Specimens are proof of it. Their 2005 album, The Quick & The Deaf, suprised and amazed a lot of people. Every track is on the album a short, witty, glorious, rock classic. All killer, no filler. Formed in the back streets of St Kilda in 2002, the Specimens have built a sizeable following around Australia, Europe and Scandinavia with a minimum of fuss and gimmicks but a maximum of energy and volume. Theyve supported a whos who of great rocknroll bands (The Datsuns, MC5, Radio Birdman, Jet, Guitar Wolf, Modey Lemon, Deep Reduction, Dozer, Young Heart Attack, Magic Dirt, Rose Tattoo, The Hard-Ons, The Meanies, The D4, The Turbo Acs, Dollhouse, Brides of Destruction, Celibate Rifles and many more)As well as sharing stages with John Spencer Blues Explosion & Spiderbait at Melbourne's Big Day Out 2005, Livid and St Kilda festivals. Their debut LP, Fast & Loose, was album of the week in Beat and InPress Magazine, Melbourne. The Quick and the Deaf received worldwide a release and fruitful recognition from Europe.Since their 2006 Winter European tour the Specimens have just completed their 3rd LP entitled 'Jazz Brutus'. Stay tuned for future release and tour details. Keep checking out this site if you know whats good for you!" Check Out Fast and Loose Film Clip.. width="425" height="350" ..

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Member Since: 8/30/2005
Band Website: thespecimens.net [email protected]
Band Members: Trout Brutus (Tim Wold) Steak Brutus (Terry Opie) Mr Sardine (Brent Lockwood) & D.J Fright Wig (Adam Clarke)
Influences: speed, beer, cricket & art.
Sounds Like: a car crashCheck out Head Straight Film Clip.. width="425" height="350" ..
Record Label: L.T.I, Human Bretzel,Infidelity,Shock,Forte U.K
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Birth of Jazz Brutus

You can't help but be impressed with The Specimens. Their third album Jazz Brutus has achieved worldwide acclaim. They've supported Rose Tattoo, Jet and Radio Birdman. Toured Europe and recorded for a...
Posted by The Specimens on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:16:00 PST

Interview with Mr Sardine

AMO is all about celebrating Aussie music. Can you tell us who one or two of your favourite local songwriters/artists are, and what it is about them you love? What were some of the first Australian re...
Posted by The Specimens on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:07:00 PST

The Specimens on Zodiac Records

Good news Earhlings, We are pleased to announce that Fast 'n' Loose and The Quick & The Deaf will finally be released in the States! Our good mates at Zodiac Records will be releasing the albums a...
Posted by The Specimens on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:12:00 PST

Northcote High Vibes Festival

Hey, The Specimens are stoked to announce they will be playing at The Northcote Social Club for the High Vibes Festival.
Posted by The Specimens on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:13:00 PST

Tour

The bottom-end behemoth that is Melbourne quartet The Specimens will complete a brief national tour before they depart for a European jaunt backed by a stopover in China, where they have a label and s...
Posted by The Specimens on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:36:00 PST

Specimens Video Footage

Hey, if anyone has any live video footage of The Specimens we would love to get a copy off you. Let us know. Thanks
Posted by The Specimens on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:58:00 PST

The Specimens 'Locked Out' National Tour

The Specimens will be touring across Australia in June as part of the 'Locked Out' National tour. This will probably be your last chance to catch the band before they head over to Europe & Ch...
Posted by The Specimens on Fri, 11 May 2007 06:38:00 PST

The Specimens Triple J live at the Wireless

The Specimens are recording a live at the Wireless for Triple J next week. Keep an ear out for it Meatbeaks....
Posted by The Specimens on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:43:00 PST

Favourite Supports

Here are some of our favourite bands we have toured with so far... MC5 (U.S.A) New York Dolls (U.S.A) John Spencer Blues Explosion (U.S.A) Radio Birdman (Aust) Jet (Aust) Brides of Destruction (U...
Posted by The Specimens on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:00:00 PST

The Specimens interview with Caroline Tran

Hey People, The Specimens interview on Triple J with Caroline Tran is being aired tonight after 8.30
Posted by The Specimens on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 05:01:00 PST