SHOWBAG
Glenn's lo-fi indie-pop project (2000 - 2004)
the town we loved in (lp)
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(june 2003)
you want to go out now but I feel so residential debut long player and in many ways a culmination of ten years of glenn's best song writing. heartfelt and insightful, the story is set in the fictitious Australian town 'perish union' (based loosely on windswept coastal ghost town: greenough), it tells fourteen tales, which, through a tapestry of girl/guy vocals, piece together the story of broken relationships, illness, love, hope and fear and how these coincide with the deterioration of the town. click to download / donate |
never get there (ep)
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(October 2002)
it's like a hollywood film around you tonight, I know the ending half way through and again I lose the beginning of the bands era with san franciscan label zip records, featuring a selection of unique indie rock covers and a couple of tracks that became standout live favourites. |
how much would it hurt (single)
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(June 2001)
I hate how we're being, just tell me one thing, how much would it hurt if my heart fell on you "rollicking indie rock that certainly does not hurt the ears. could this be the song of the year" it's amusing how easily reviewers can get carried away… high fidelity style. this single announced the arrival of the band on the national stage. features a couple of cracking b-sides 'not from here' and 'new august girl' click to download / donate |
quicksand (ep)
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(march 2001)
"straight a's for this first class offering by perth popsmiths showbag! " the coming of age of the band in many ways, quicksand sees the band perform with more robust and confident musicianship and a greater depth and originality in writing. feature tracks: 'skinny dipping' and title track 'quicksand' click to download / donate |
smile like you're famous (cassette)
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(december 2000)
limited edition cassette of one hundred and fifty exclusively for fan club members. featured home recordings of some rare tracks including a cover of archers of loaf song web in front, plus the original demos of bandy and break it. one for the collectors. click here to request |
playlunch (ep)
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(may 2000)
"if the idea of a lo fi rem with a hint of guided by voices is up your alley, you better get this ep" the bands formal debut release. features tracks 'your stares scare me', 'big solder' and the original version of 'never get there'. you can feel the rawness tinged with hope and excitement… and a little touch of sadness. click to download / donate |
forget the cotton (cassette)
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(october 1999)
"so lo fi it's no fi. just the way i like it" limited edition cassette release to coincide with the bands first live performance. Featuring 'it's a lie' which afforded the band it's first recognition. only seventy in existence. one for the extreme collectors. click here to request |