User:Echomec/The Ergot Derivative

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The Ergot Derivative
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresAlternative rock, Post-rock
Years active1991-1998
LabelsDiscordia, Way Over There, Shock Records
Past membersJamie Saxe

Anthony Macleod
Michael Johnston
Ernie Chow
Nicole Dawson
Gareth Skinner
KT Julian
Drew Caldwell
Tao Kahn

Bill Heuzenroeder

History[edit]

The Ergot Derivative was a rock band based in the live pub music scene in 1990s Melbourne, Australia [1]. The band was known for its originality and diverse musical styles [2][3] its creativity and originality [4] and for its live performances [5][6]. The Ergot Derivative was formed in 1988 by Anthony MacLeod and Jamie Saxe and grew to a six piece ensemble accompanied by performance artists known as the Freak Squad.[7]


The Ergot Derivative's 1995 album 'Tube Potato' was the first album to be launched online and available for music download[8][9][10][11]

Discography[edit]

  • "If it hurts too much" 4 track vinyl EP (Discordia/Shock, 1991)
  • "Nu-Music sampler" Compilation CD - 1 track (Studio 52, 1991)[12]
  • "The Elastic Tea Party" 3 EP CD, 5 tracks, (Discordia/MdS, 1992)
  • "The Best of Reel-to-Real" Compilation CD (1 track) (3RRR, 1992)
  • "Live in your Lounge-room" Compilation CD (1 track) (3RRR, 1993)
  • "In Fear of a Flat Earth" 15 track CD (Discordia/MdS, 1994)
  • "Way Over There" Sampler CD (3 tracks) (Way Over There, 1994)
  • "Tube Potato 9 track online album and CD" (Way Over There/Shock, 1995)
  • "Big Backyard CD Sampler No. 2" (1 track) (Big Backyard, 1995)
  • "Way Over There Catalogue" (Way Over There, 1998)[13]
  • "The Last Archaeopteryx" 12 track online album and CD (Discordia, 1998)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sash (7 April 1994). "The Ergot Derivative, In Fear of a Flat Earth (review)". Rip it Up.
  2. ^ Mangan, John (28 April 1994). "In Fear of a Flat Earth (review)". The Age Green Guide.
  3. ^ Linke, Michael (20 April 1994). "Ergot Derivative". Otico.
  4. ^ "The Ergot Derivative". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  5. ^ Basset, Darrell (30 March 1994). "In Fear of a Flat Earth (review)". InPress.
  6. ^ Jaycee (October 1995). "Tube Potato (review)". Rip It Up.
  7. ^ "The Ergot Derivative". Archived from the original on 2004-07-28.
  8. ^ Mangan, John (Aug 1995). "The Age Green Guide".
  9. ^ Smith, Michael (July 1995). "You Say Ergo, I Say Ergot". Drum Media.
  10. ^ Higgins, David (July 1995). "On-line pop CDs are 'cheaper'". The Age.
  11. ^ "Tube Potato". 20 July 1995. Archived from the original on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2020-12-01. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2004-12-06 suggested (help)
  12. ^ "Empire Music Studios started as Studio 52 back in 1986 at Collingwood". Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  13. ^ "Way Over There Catalogue". On Second Thought.

External links[edit]

  • [1] Discography
  • [2] The Ergot Derivative Youtube Channel
  • [3] Jamie Saxe
  • [4] Gareth Skinner discography
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