LOOSE by THE GELS
Debut 5-track EP released May 1997 on Adelaide's Bastard Records label. Firmly Marty's vision, LOOSE captured a raw & under-developed sound, with the track LIKE WATCHING best representing what was to come for the fledgling three-piece. The title track, a cover & proud homage to THE STOOGES.
The EP spent 5 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the local independent sales charts, peaking at #2. Triple M aired LIKE WATCHING, & Three D Radio's Top 100+1 saw the EP come in at #19 for the year.
Produced by Andrew Bunney (EXPLODING WHITE MICE / CONEHEADS).
Tracklist
| 1. | Cant Stay Here | 2:29 |
| 2. | In Spaces | 3:00 |
| 3. | Monday Morning | 3:34 |
| 4. | Like Watching | 2:22 |
| 5. | Loose | 2:43 |
Credits
Marty Laud - Vox/Gtrs, Ben Parkinson - Bass/Vox, Tom Cooper - Drums.
Tracks 1-4 Martin Laud. Track 5 Pop / Asheton.
Produced by Andrew Bunney.
Recorded & Engineered by Cran Wilton at The Soundworks.
Mastered by Neville Clark at Disk Edits.
License
All rights reserved.
Contact: badassmanagement@bigpond.com
Forming in Adelaide, Australia, & with firm influences in 60s Garage, 70s Punk (both sides of the Atlantic) & 80s Aussie Pub Rock, THE GELS hit the ground running in 1996. For more than 15 years, the hard yards ensured a dedicated fan-base, an A-listing amongst local & interstate promoters, & (mutual) respect from like-minded bands & musicians.