Scarymother

Metallic Sydney band which sounded something like a cross between Pearl Jam and Faith No More. Scarymother played slow, heavy riffing rock. Toby Messiter and Dorian West came from Wildland. Scarymother produced an excellent album of ponderous, moody rock and toured nationally with Faith No More but despite good reviews the band missed the boat and drifted apart.

nly one of the individual members has an extensive career and story both pre and post-Scarymother that we can find. All this is rather amazing considering there are two things I hear constantly from people when the subject of Scarymother is broached. "Best Australian hard rock song ever", is the prevalent quote, referencing the band's 1993 single, "Lord Of The Flies". And those really into the song and the band know the single version is actually a more powerful rendition than that which appeared on Scarymother's 1994 album, "Tai Laeo". Another comment comes from only those who were able to catch one of Scarymother's all too rare live shows, specifically their support tour slots with Faith No More on their 1993 Australian tour. Common consensus amongst seasoned Australian hard rock fans was that Scarymother blew Faith No More off the stage more than once on the tour. And lastly, when describing front man Andrew Gillespie's vocal performances, "a dirty, deeper and meaner Eddie Vedder" sums up most comments. Eddie Vedder being one of the biggest stars to emanate from Seattle around the time with Pearl Jam as part of the grunge movement.

Scarymother-Tai Laeo (1994) ATI

01. Ma Laeo

02. Lord Of The Flies

03. Filth  

04. Puke 

05. Looking Down

06. Backyard Swamp

07. Who Are You

08. Tai Laeo

09. Nuggett

10. Blood

11. Dog Song

12. (Bonus Track Jazz Instrumental Version Of Blood)

Lineup:

Andrew Gillespie (vocals)

Antony Brown (guitar)

Toby Messiter (keyboards)

Dorian West (bass)

Tim Burcham (drums)

Produced by Matt Wallace

Download the album here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/236598821/Scarymother.zip.html