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Giants of Science

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Giants of Science
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresGeek rock
Years active1999–present
LabelsRhythm Ace, Plus One Records
MembersBen Salter
Ben Tuite
Steve Lynagh
Matt "Tanzie" Tanner
Websitehttps://www.plusonerecords.com.au/project/giants-of-science/

Giants of Science is an Australian geek rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1999. They refer to their music as "nerd-core" and have been influenced by Split Enz Swervedriver, Sparklehorse, Superchunk, Brisbane underground rockers the KT26ers, and Sonic's Rendezvous Band.[1] They have supported MC5, Rollins Band, A Perfect Circle, and Mudhoney[2] and have toured in Canada.[3][4] Their album Here Is The Punishment debuted at #4 on the national AIR independent albums chart.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Here Is The Punishment (Reverberation/+1 Records)
  • The History of Warfare (Rhythm Ace)
  • Live At The Troubador (+1 Records)

Singles and EPs

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  • I've Tried CD Single
  • Blueprint For Courageous Action EP
  • Sisters EP
  • What’s Wrong With You And Why? EP

References

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  1. ^ Beat #1006[permanent dead link] Giants of Science
  2. ^ The Metal Forge Archived 31 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine Giants of Science: Kick Out The Jams
  3. ^ Rockus Online Magazine Ben Salter (Giants of Science / The Gin Club)
  4. ^ Sauce Archived 13 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine The Punishment is Already Here, say Giants of Science
  5. ^ Plus One Records About Giants of Science:
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