Speedstar

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Speedstar
Also known asspeedstar*
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1995–2006
LabelsEMI
Past membersAlister 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[edit]

Albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Bruises You Can Touch
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: EMI[4]
81
Forget the Sun, Just Hold On
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: EMI[5]
59

EPs[edit]

List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Fallen Star
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: EMI[6]
Wishing Your Life Away
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: EMI[7]
93

Singles[edit]

  • "Revolution" (2002) – EMI[8]
  • "This Everyday Life" (2002) – EMI[9]
  • "Unbreakable" (2004) – EMI
  • "Are You Feeling Better Angela?" (2005) – EMI

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Age 17 May 2002 Lowstar rising by Jo Roberts
  2. ^ The Age 11 June 2004 Speeding in reverse by Michael Dwyer
  3. ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 263.
  4. ^ National Library of Australia listing Bruises You Can Touch
  5. ^ National Library of Australia listing Forget The Sun, Just Hold On
  6. ^ National Library of Australia listing Fallen Star'
  7. ^ National Library of Australia listing Wishing Your Life Away
  8. ^ National Library of Australia listing Revolution
  9. ^ National Library of Australia listing This Everyday Life

External links[edit]