Custard (band)

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Custard
Custard: (L-R) Matthew Strong, Glenn Thomspon, David McCormack and Paul Medew
Custard: (L-R) Matthew Strong, Glenn Thomspon, David McCormack and Paul Medew
Background information
Origin Flag of Australia Brisbane, Australia
Genre(s) Indie rock
Years active 1990–1999
Label(s) rooArt
BMG
Associated
acts		 The Titanics
David McCormack and the Polaroids
Former members
David McCormack
Paul Medew
James Straker
Shane Brunn
Matthew Strong
Gavin Herrinberg
Danny Plant
Glenn Thompson

Custard was an Australian indie rock band from Brisbane formed in 1990.

Contents

[edit] Overview

The band were originally known as Custard Gun and featured David McCormack on vocals and guitar, Paul Medew on bass, James Straker (later in The Melniks) on guitar and Shane Brunn (who later formed Hugbubble and Vanlustbader) on drums. After a few shows and line up changes (namely James being replaced Matthew Strong) Custard Gun morphed into Custard. Custard existed for about a decade (albeit with revolving line up of drummers - Gavin Herrinberg, Danny Plant, Glenn Thompson et al). The band released five albums (Buttercup/Bedford, Wahooti Fandango, Wisenheimer, We Have the Technology and Loverama), two EPs (Gastanked and Brisbane) a 7" single ("Rockfish Anna"), various CD singles, two compilations of re-issued and rare material (Wacked Not Wacky and Brisbane 1990-1994) and a posthumous greatest hits compilation entitled Goodbye Cruel World. During their heyday they were a popular live act, appearing prominently for several years in the Triple J Hottest 100.

[edit] Post-Custard

After the split, lead singer and guitarist David McCormack formed The Titanics with drummer Glenn Thompson also on guitar. Joining them were McCormack's ex-wife Emma Tom on bass and Tina Havelock-Stevens on drums. The Titanics did not last long, releasing two albums, Size Isn't Everything and Love is the Devil, before the group disbanded.

David McCormack has since released two albums with David McCormack and the Polaroids[1] and continues to tour around Australia with a band featuring his brother Dylan (Gentle Ben and his Sensitive Side) on bass, Shane Melder (ex-Sidewinder) on drums and Cameron Bruce (of comedy trio GUD).

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Buttercup/Bedford (1991)
  • Wahooti Fandango (1994)
  • Wisenheimer (1995)
  • We Have The Technology (1997)
  • Loverama (1999)
  • Brisbane 1990 - 1993 (2001)

[edit] Compilations

  • Wacked Not Wacky (1996) – Compilation of rare songs and Buttercup album
  • Goodbye Cruel World (2000) – Greatest Hits compilation
  • Brisbane 1990-1994 [(2004) – Compilation of first 2 EPs

[edit] EPs

  • Gastanked (1992)
  • Brisbane (1993)

[edit] Singles

  • "Rockfish Anna" [7" vinyl] (1991)
  • "Casanova" (1993)
  • "Singlette/Flannelette" [Double A-side single] (1993)
  • "Aloha Tambourinist" (1994)
  • "Pack Yr Suitcases" (1994)
  • "Alone" (1995)
  • "Apartment" (1995)
  • "Lucky Star" (1996)
  • "Sunset Strip" (1996)
  • "Leisuremaster" (1996)
  • "Nice Bird" (1997)
  • "Anatomically Correct" (1997)
  • "Music is Crap" (1998)
  • "Girls Like That" (1998)
  • "Hit Song" (1999)
  • "Ringo (I Feel Like)" (1999)
  • "The New Matthew" (1999)

[edit] External links

  • Dave McCormack Fan Site - features numerous rare Custard videos, obscure mp3s and links. Also features information about Dave McCormack's side projects.
  • The Purple Hearts - the latest musical incarnation of Paul Medew
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