Formed 1983 in Brisbane, Australia by brothers Greg and Darren Atkinson as well as John Flade as three-piece band but soon after joined by Peter Hamilton-Shaw on Guitar.
1985: The band relocates to Sydney.
1987: Trevor O'Neil joins on keyboards.
1989: John Flade leaves the band.
1990: Split-up. The Atkinson brothers continue as band 'Big Heavy Stuff'.
ALBUMS
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Stained Glass Memories
2025, LP, Comp, Basketcase Records (2)
Sunnyboys / Ups And Downs
Can't You Stop / Gideon
2023
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...Another Country
2020, CD, EP, Basketcase Records (2)
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The Real World
2019, 7", Single, Basketcase Records (2)
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The Sky's In Love With You
2017, CD, Album, Basketcase Records (2)
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Out Of The Darkness (Sleepless, Singles & Other Stories)
2011, CD, Comp, RM, Feel Presents, 
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, Alternative Rock
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Anthology
2001, 2xCDr, Comp, Big Heavy Stuff Web Release
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Untie Ian
1991, 7", Pic, Volition
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Rash
1990
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Moments Away
1988, 7", Single, Ltd, Mushroom, 
,
, Acoustic/Indie Rock
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Lit By The Fuse
1988, 7", Single, Ltd, Mushroom, ,
, Indie Rock
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Underneath The Watchful Eye
1988
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The Living Kind
1986, Vinyl, 
,
, Alternative Rock
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In The Shadows
1986, Vinyl, ,
, Indie Rock/Power Pop
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Sleepless
1986, Vinyl, ,
, Alternative Rock/New Wave
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The Perfect Crime
1985
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Living Inside My Head
1984, 7", Single, Basketcase Records (2)
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Darling It's Wonderful
1983
APPEARANCES +
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Cabin Fever
2020, File, FLAC, Single, Basketcase Records (2)
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The Real World
2019, File, FLAC, Basketcase Records (2)
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Closer Still
2019, File, FLAC, Basketcase Records (2)
Various
Time Capsule. Australian Sounds. 1985-1994. Volume One.
2024, 2xLP, RSD, Comp, Zen Arcade (3), ,
, Indie Rock/Post-Punk/Alternative Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Power Pop
Various
Sound Of Sydney Volume 4
2020, Vinyl,
Various
Shake Yer Popboomerang 3
2019, 2xCD, Comp, Num, Popboomerang Records,
Various
Shake Some Action Vol. 6 - All Around The World (A Collection Of Powerpop, Mod & New Wave Rarities 1975-1986)
2003, CD, Comp, Shake Some Action (2), 
,
, New Wave/Power Pop/Mod
Various
Tales From The Australian Underground (Singles 1976-1989)
2003, 2x CD, ,
, Alternative Rock/Garage Rock/Punk
Various
Livid 2002: Livid Superstars Of 2002 & Life Members 2001-1989
2002, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Dew Process, Universal, ,
, Alternative Rock
Various
Crocodile
2000, CD, Comp, Export Music (2)
Various
Behind The Banana Curtain 1975 - 2000
2000
Various
Diamonds
1995, CD, Comp, Columbia,
Various
Unsigned Bands 5 - Australian Edition
1988, CD, Comp, Promo, The Album Network
Various
Countdownunder - Party At Hanging Rock
1986
Various
On The Waterfront Volume 1
1983
