Some Kind of Justice began in 1988 as a recording project between Peter Myllyn and Ian Amos (former frontman for 'The New Avengers'). The sessions were produced by Geoff Stapelton (The Aliens/Rat-Tat-Tat/Ganggajang/Iron Dukes) who also owned Kings Lane Studios in Darlinghurst. The rest of the band (David Lornie on drums, Sean Power on lead guitar and Matt Reddall on bass) was put together and rehearsed with the view to playing around town to coincide with the release in mid '89. Their first gig was supporting Roddy Raydda. They played supports for numerous bands including X, Died Pretty and The Beasts of Bourbon. In '90 Graham Hood (ex-The Johnnys) joined the band on bass.
The album 'Shake The American Dream' received good reviews in Rolling Stone / On The Street but for some reason this did not translate into any sort of sales interest. In '91 they decided to release a single. In an attempt to capture the band's live sound they changed producers. Initially Brad Shephard from the Hoodoo Gurus was slotted in but his touring schedule got in the way. They then approached the legendary Chris 'Klondike' Masuak from Radio Birdman who took up the challenge. The result was ''Permafrost / Muscle Car'' a 7" released in late '91. A much more truthful record from almost every angle. Again without the push of any major it was only sold in small numbers locally. The band continued to play live and regularly headlined at the Hopetoun and Annandale Hotels and around the Inner City Circut. They had several lineup changes and took a break when Hood and the Johnnys reformed to tour Europe in '91. On Hoods return he decided to return to New Zealand and left the band. He was replaced by Steve Cole (ex-Bam Balams). The band folded in 1992 after recording a never to be released EP.
Members
Peter Myllynn (vocals), Ian Amos (vocals/guitar), Sean Power (guitar), Matt Reddall (bass), David Lornie (drums), Graham Hood (bass), Steve Cole (bass), Tim Harris (bass), Chris Masuak (guitar)
''Permafrost / Muscle Car'' 1991 SAM Music
'Shake The American Dream' 1989 Green Fez
References
http://www.divinerites.com/b_skj.htm
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