| Adam Said Galore | |
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| Origin | Perth, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Redline Records |
| Website | Unofficial website |
| Members | |
| Andrew Ryan Simon Struthers Matt Maguire |
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| Past members | |
| Geoff Symons Michael Lake |
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Adam Said Galore is a three piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia.
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The band was formed in 1994, by Andrew Ryan, Simon Struthers, Matt Maguire and Michael Lake, from Perth, Western Australia. At the time of their formation the members were underaged, in accordance with Western Australia's liquor and gaming laws, which allowed them three years to evolve independently before being able to play their first licensed gigs.
The bands early influences include Pavement, Polvo, Monk, Sun Ra, Tortoise and Palace. These influences are apparent on their 1998 debut release, Domino Comfort, which was recorded in the confines of the abandoned Fremantle Prison, Western Australia. The album was released on the back of the band winning the national 'Push Over Festival' on the ABC's Recovery program.
In 2000 guitarist, Michael Lake departed from the band and was replaced by Geoff Symons (who also plays alongside Lake in the Perth band Mukaizake).
Next up for Adam Said Galore was the release of their long awaited full length album, The Driver is Red, which was released in March 2001 through Redline Records Australia. The Driver is Red was recorded in just one week at Loop Studio in the band's home town.
Adam Said Galore acquired the skills of Chicago based sound engineer Casey Rice who has worked the desk with the likes of Tortoise and Liz Phair for the project. Of the recording process, Matt Maguire (drums) says,
"Laying down our songs live in such a short time period created an atmosphere of mission like intensity and focus, it also created some very manic moments which were captured and will remain authentic to this recording."
2002 saw the release of the band's follow up album Of Lost Roads which was produced by band member Simon Struthers, which is no doubt testament to the fact that their third release Of Lost Roads, comes the closest yet to capturing the dark spirit that fuses this band together. The album was included in the Triple J list of best albums of 2002.
2003 and 2009 saw drummer, Matt Maguire, win WAMi Awards for Most Popular Local Original Drummer.
Although not a full time band, ASG have continued to play select show for some years. Andrew Ryan became part owner of Mojos Bar Fremantle. He also presents a weekly program on local radio station RTRFM. Simon Struthers has continued to produce records for a number of local and Australian artists and at the 2005 WAMi Awards, Struthers was nominated for Best Record Producer/Engineer. He has also just opened Forensic Audio. A mastering studio located in Leederville, Perth. Matt Maguire joined for a while with Tucker B's and now spends most of his time playing in Perth band schvendes.
2009/2010 sees Ryan, Struthers and Maguire recording and creating new tunes in their Little Fort studio.
Adam Said Galore have toured nationally across Australia and have supported amongst others - Palace, Tortoise, Sandpit, Tren Brothers, Trans Am, The Kill Devil Hills, Mogwai, Something for Kate.
The band has performed live on Recovery and Triple J's 'Australian Music Show' and 'Live at the Wireless'. They have also performed at numerous festivals in Australia.