Championed by luminaries like John Peel, The Shower Scene From Psycho were a captivating oddity. Emerging from Melbourne in the 80s, their intoxicating mix of fuzz guitars, virtuosic theremin solos, helium vocals, and bursts of delirious musique concrète created a sound unlike anything before or since. They offered a post-punk spin on 60s bubblegum pop, blending clever cover versions with flawless originals that had you singing along as your ears melted. Initially focused on dismantling well-known pop hits like ''One'' and ''Purple Haze'', they evolved into a fascinating force, crafting otherworldly eccentric epics ''Lost In Spaces'', ''Falling Down To Hell'', ''Candy Machine'' and dark, humanistic gems ''In My Mind''. Jack Bloom died in February 2023.
Members
Simon Grounds (vocals/keyboards), Jack Bloom (guitar), Tim Costigan (bass/drum machine)
SINGLES''Baby I Love You'' 1985 Soft Option Records
''Cara-Lyn / Why Me'' 1985 Elvis
''White Rabbit'' 1985 Elvis
ALBUMS'Exploding Hits' 1986 Elvis
'Return To Tomorrow' 1998 Reliant Records
I used to catch these guys every time they were up in Sydney at the Harold Park Hotel - unforgettable live act !!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey were fantastic live
ReplyDeleteCaught them at the Trade Union Club in the Eighties, Ripping sound!
ReplyDeleteVale Feedback Jack Bloom - passed away Feb 2022. A unique creative individual and a truely orginal punk from the mid 70's until his passing - sadly missed.
ReplyDeleteSad news indeed. Thanks for the update
DeletePlease get the date right.Jack Bloom died Feb 15th this year Feb 2023. M.B.
ReplyDeleteI’m saddened to hear about Jack passing we were friends back in the eighties and shared a house! He was an original punk and always true to himself! I tried to find him through the years but sadly I did not! Feedback Jack you are a loss to this world! Plug in and play it loud Jack!
ReplyDeleteI used to go to Kew High School with him in the early to mid '70's. He was really into Dracula films and was a bit "strange" even back then! Lost track of him after that...
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