Custard (band)

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

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).

Contents 1 Discography 1.1 Albums 1.2 Compilations 1.3 EPs 1.4 Singles 2 Links

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

• Buttercup/Bedford (1991)
• Wahooti Fandango (1994)
• Wisenheimer (1995)
• We Have The Technology (1997)
• Loverama (1999)

[edit] Compilations

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

[edit] EPs

• "Gastanked" [EP] (1992)
• "Brisbane" [EP] (1993)

[edit] Singles

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

[edit] 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