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Speedstar

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Speedstar
Also known asspeedstar*
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1995–2006
LabelsEMI
Past membersAlister Bell
Richard Johnston
Dave Love
Ben Smith
Luke Sullivan

Speedstar (stylised as speedstar* pre-2004) were an Australian alternative rock band from Brisbane, Queensland formed in 1995. After a series of EPs in 2002 they released their first album, Bruises You Can Touch, produced by Steve James.[1] They followed it up with 2004's Forget the Sun, Just Hold On which was produced by Tony Doogan.[2]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3][4]
Bruises You Can Touch
  • Released: May 2002[5]
  • Label: EMI
81
Forget the Sun, Just Hold On
  • Released: May 2004[6]
  • Label: Capotol
59

EPs

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List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
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Speedster / Falling Star
  • Released: June 2001
  • Label: EMI
119
Wishing Your Life Away
  • Released: November 2001
  • Label: EMI
93

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Chart positions
AUS
[3][4]
"Revolution" 2002 166
This Everyday Life" 126
"Unbreakable" 2004 172
"Are You Feeling Better Angela?" 2005 202

References

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  1. ^ The Age 17 May 2002 Lowstar rising by Jo Roberts
  2. ^ The Age 11 June 2004 Speeding in reverse by Michael Dwyer
  3. ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 263.
  4. ^ a b c "Speedster ARIA Chart history complete to 2024". ARIA. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  5. ^ National Library of Australia listing Bruises You Can Touch
  6. ^ National Library of Australia listing Forget The Sun, Just Hold On