Giants of Science
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Giants of Science
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| origin = Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| genre = Geek rock
| years_active = 1999–present
| label = Rhythm Ace, Plus One Records
| associated_acts = The Gin Club
| website = https://www.plusonerecords.com.au/project/giants-of-science/
| current_members = Ben Salter
Ben Tuite
Steve Lynagh
Matt "Tanzie" Tanner
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Giants of Science is an Australian geek rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1999. They refer to their music as "nerd-core" and have been influenced by Split Enz Swervedriver, Sparklehorse, Superchunk, Brisbane underground rockers the KT26ers, and Sonic's Rendezvous Band.[http://www.beat.com.au/article.php?id=187 Beat #1006]{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Giants of Science They have supported MC5, Rollins Band, A Perfect Circle, and Mudhoney[http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=185 The Metal Forge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731234618/http://themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=185 |date=31 July 2008 }} Giants of Science: Kick Out The Jams and have toured in Canada.[http://www.rockus.com.au/common/archives/interviews/bensalter.html Rockus Online Magazine] Ben Salter (Giants of Science / The Gin Club)[http://www.sauce.net.au/wp-content/previous_editions/Edition27.pdf Sauce] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913104015/http://www.sauce.net.au/wp-content/previous_editions/Edition27.pdf |date=13 September 2009 }} The Punishment is Already Here, say Giants of Science Their album Here Is The Punishment debuted at #4 on the national AIR independent albums chart.[http://www.plusonerecords.com.au/giants.htm Plus One Records] About Giants of Science:
Discography
=Albums=
- Here Is The Punishment (Reverberation/+1 Records)
- The History of Warfare (Rhythm Ace)
- Live At The Troubador (+1 Records)
=Singles and EPs=
- I've Tried CD Single
- Blueprint For Courageous Action EP
- Sisters EP
- What’s Wrong With You And Why? EP
References
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External links
- [http://www.myspace.com/giantsofscienceaustralia Myspace page]
- [http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=330 The Metal Forge] Giants of Science - Here Is The Punishment review
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070509200324/http://www.i94bar.com/reviews/giantsofscience.html I-94 Bar] reviews
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090830213023/http://geocities.com/theelectricnewspaper/hereisthepunishment.html The Electric Newspaper] Giants of Science - Here is the Punishment review
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Category:Australian alternative rock groups
Category:Musical groups from Brisbane