SubGenius by Idiot Magnet
Idiot Magnet's debut album, recorded in 1998, back when they were all thin and dashingly handsome and in their twenties. In those days they were known around the local scene (such as it was) as subGenius.
Back in the olden days (1997) Rob Reid & Rohan Voigt forcibly yet passively disbanded their previous outfit, Sphincter, and set about building a new band to play the songs they had been gradually accumulating. They called it subGenius and recruited a new rhythm section, Rohan's childhood buddy Darren Hilliard and lovable drummer Nino LaScala. They recorded this album (and most of the Fragile EP) during 1998 on a portable 8-track machine as something to do between cigarette breaks at band rehearsal.
This version of the band ended amicably when Nino left to concentrate on his career and Darren moved interstate and started a family. After many years languishing in audio limbo, these tracks were all given a makeover and a remix in 2009, then a final spit shine in May 2010.
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Tracklist
| 1. | Faith Healer | 3:31 |
| 2. | Tramspotting (El Nino) | 3:04 |
| 3. | Leash | 5:21 |
| 4. | Fragile | 3:18 |
| 5. | She's My Bodhisattva | 5:08 |
| 6. | Sick Surprise | 5:15 |
| 7. | My Favourite Curse | 6:28 |
| 8. | Dirty Fur Disco | 5:02 |
| 9. | Cape Kennedy | 5:18 |
| 10. | Manchurian Candidate, Anyone? | 4:46 |
Credits
Produced and recorded by Rohan Voigt
Vocals: Robert Reid
Guitars & vocals: Rohan Voigt
Bass: Darren Hilliard
Drums: Nino La Scala
