The Pictures
| The Pictures | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2000–2012 |
| Labels | Smash Records, High Spot Recording Company |
| Associated acts |
You Am I The Scram Deserters The Ronson Hangup Nunchuka Superfly Mink Jaguar |
| Members |
Davey Lane Luke Thomas |
| Past members |
Leigh White Brett Wolfenden Johnny T |
The Pictures were an Australian alternative rock band based founded in 2000 as a side-project by Davey Lane, the lead guitarist of Australian alternative rock band, You Am I.[1][2] The Pictures released two studio albums, as well as three EPs.
The Pictures debut album, Pieces of Eight, was recorded in February 2005 at Sing Sing Studios, Melbourne.[3] For that album, with Lane, on lead vocals and guitar, were Luke Thomas on vocals and bass guitar and Johnny T on vocals and drums.[4] In June the album peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums Chart.[5] Their debut single, "Pissin' with the Catman", reached the top 100 in May 2005 on the related ARIA Singles Chart.[6] Its follow-up, "I Don't Care", peaked at No. 37 in September.[7]
After drummer Johnny T left the band to focus on family life, The Pictures enlisted the help of Russell Hopkinson of You Am I and Joel Ellis of Mink Jaguar and Nunchukka Superfly on the 2008 album, Kicking Indifference. Their live line-up subsequently included Melbournian drummer, Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons (also formerly a member of The Hovercrafts). The Pictures recorded a version of Kelis' Milkshake for Triple J's regular Like a Version segment, along with some of their own tracks. By 2013 Lane had started his solo career and The Pictures had disbanded.[2]
Discography
Albums
- Pieces of Eight (Smash Records, 2005)
- The Fantastic Sounds Of The Pictures (Rarities) (2007)
- Kicking Indifference (2008)
EPs
- I Dealt a Rollercoaster (2002)
- Somethin' I Don't Know (2003)
- Singin' it Just to See (2004)
Singles
- "Pissin' with the Catman" (2005) AUS: No. 78[6]
- "I Don't Care" (2005) AUS: No. 37[7]
- "Can You Hear It" (2009)
References
- ↑ Boswell, Madeah; Cronau, Alissa; Lane, Davey. "The story of the project". possible.com. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- 1 2 Jolly, Nathan (22 October 2014). "Interview: Davey Lane". Max TV. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ↑ Pictures (2005), Pieces of eight, The Pictures. National Library of Australia, retrieved 9 June 2015
- ↑ Cashmere, Paul (5 February 2005). "The Pictures Sign with Smash". Undercover News. Paul Cashmere, Ros O'Gorman. Archived from the original on 18 May 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ↑ "The ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 20 June 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- 1 2 "The ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 5 September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- 1 2 Hung, Steffen. "Discography The Pictures [AU]" (ASP). Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Retrieved 9 June 2015.