UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE

Australian Independent music journalist/champion Clinton Walker described Upside Down House in his book The Next Big Thing as, "Of all the rightfully labelled 'Darlinghurst Bands', among them the Frontier Scouts, Upside Down House maintain the highest profile and deserve the most attention. The group was originally formed by bassist Ben Wallace-Crabbe after he left Laughing Clowns, and although that influence is residual, Upside Down House have evolved into something of a peculiar character. As shambolic as anything else, Upside Down House have a sort of medieval quality that's rich and enchanting." Upside Down House only released only two titles in their short life; the EP 'Mauve Xylophone' in 1982, and the 7" single ''Salomé / Gigantomachia'' two years after. Both came out on their own label, Mauve Xylophone. Sadly, Ben Wallace - Crabbe died after committing suicide not long after Upside Down House recorded their vinyl debut.

Members

David Farrell (guitar), Ben Wallace-Crabbe (bass), Peter Shand (bass), Nick Burton (drums),

Michael Braid (sax), Kathleen Stewart (vocals), Fiona McGregor (sax)

References

http://licoricelounge.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/upside-down-house-i-once-was-i-once.html