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Noiseworks
Noiseworks are an Australian hard rock band formed in Sydney in 1986 with bass guitarist Steve Balbi, guitarist Stuart Fraser, drummer Kevin Nicol, keyboardist Justin Stanley and lead vocalist Jon Stevens. They had four Australian Top 10 albums, ''Noiseworks (album), Noiseworks'' (1987), ''Touch (Noiseworks album), Touch'' (1988), ''Love Versus Money (Noiseworks album), Love Versus Money'' (1991) and ''Greatest Hits (Noiseworks album), Greatest Hits'' (1992). They produced three Top 10 singles, "Take Me Back (Noiseworks song), Take Me Back", "Touch (Noiseworks song), Touch" and "Hot Chilli Woman" before disbanding in 1992. Reunion tours occurred in 1999, 2004, 2007–2008, 2011, 2013. The band has reformed in 2016 and in August 2022, released "Heart & Soul"; their first new song in 30 years. Noiseworks' fourth studio album, ''Evolution (Noiseworks album), Evolution'' was released in November 2022. History Formation New Zealand-born pop singer Jon Stevens had released a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noiseworks (album)
''Noiseworks'' is the debut album by Australian Rock music, rock band, Noiseworks. It was released by Columbia Records, CBS Records in June 19, 1987. The album peaked at No. 6 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart, with the introduction of the ARIA Charts, ARIA Album Charts in the beginning of 1988, the album was still in the charts at No. 37. ''Noiseworks'' sold more than 210,000 copies (3× List of music recording sales certifications, platinum) in Australia. Track listing Personnel Musicians * Steve Balbi – bass * Stuart Fraser – guitar * Kevin Nicol – drums * Justin Stanley – keyboards * Jon Stevens – vocals Production * Mastering – Leon Zervos * Engineer – Alan Wright * Assistant engineers – Heidi Cannavo, John Darwish, Mark Roberts, Paul Kosky, Paula Jones * Photography – Gary Heery * Produced – Mark Opitz Charts Certifications References {{Authority control 1987 debut albums Noiseworks albums albums produced by M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch (Noiseworks Album)
''Touch'' is the second studio album by Australian rock band Noiseworks. It was released by CBS Records on 14 November 1988. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Albums Chart. The album was produced by Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones) and Noiseworks. The title track preceded it as the first single, peaking at No. 12 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Subsequent singles " Voice of Reason", " Simple Man" and " In My Youth" failed to make the Top 40 (despite the latter receiving considerable radio airplay). Nevertheless, Noiseworks became at the time one of Australia's most popular live rock acts. Track listing Personnel * Steve Balbi – bass, vocals * Kevin Nicol – drums * Stuart Fraser – guitar, vocals * Justin Stanley – keyboards, harp, vocals * Jon Stevens Jon Stevens (born 8 October 1961) is a New Zealand singer, best known for his work with Noiseworks and ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. Biography 1980–1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Balbi
Stephen Vert Balbi (born 3 October 1964) is an Australian musician and record producer. He was the founding bass guitarist in pub rockers, Noiseworks in 1986 and formed a psychedelic pop group and production duo, Electric Hippies in 1993 with fellow Noiseworks member, Justin Stanley. He joined Mi-Sex in 2011. Balbi issued his debut solo album, ''Black Rainbow'', in October 2013. Biography 1960-1985: Early years Steve Balbi was born in the mid-1960s and grew up in a Maltese family in Newtown, Sydney. He first performed publicly, with his uncle's band, at age 6, on a tambourine. He performed in Rufus Red. During the mid-to-late-1970s he was a bass guitarist for a blues, funk rock band, Rupert B. Other members were Mick Buckley on drums, Rohan Cannon on guitar and vocals, Guillermo Mayer on saxophone and Mick Thornton on slide trombone and trumpet. In 1976, at the age of 12, he was in a band, the Apaches, with his cousins, which performed " Fox on the Run" on a TV talent quest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits (Noiseworks Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is the first compilation album by Australian rock band Noiseworks. Released in 1992, it peaked at No. 4 in Australia and was certified platinum in 1993. Background After releasing three studio albums, Noiseworks completed a national tour in March 1992 and disbanded shortly after. Band member, Jon Stevens pursued opportunities on a different kind of stage and starred as Judas in the 1992 highly acclaimed and successful Australian Musical Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. A greatest hit album was released to collate the group's singles and included three Australian top twenty singles, " Take Me Back", "Touch" and " Hot Chilli Woman". The songs appear in chronological order of release. A live recording of the Beatles' song "Let It Be" was released as the first and only single. It was recorded at their live concert in March 1992. Track listing # "No Lies" # " Take Me Back" # " Welcome to the World" # " Love Somebody" # " Burning Feeli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evolution (Noiseworks Album)
''Evolution'' is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band Noiseworks. It was the band's first since 1991's '' Love Versus Money''. Released on 11 November 2022, ''Evolution'' debuted at number 25 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Background and release Noiseworks released their third studio album ''Love Versus Money'' in July 1991. The album became their first ARIA number-one album and the band split up shortly after. In 1999, lead singer Jon Stevens attempted a reunion of the band, but joined INXS instead. In 2007, Noiseworks reformed and began recording material. In 2011, the original members reformed for the Red Hot Summer tour and again in 2013, they performed at Stone Fest in Sydney. In August 2022, Noiseworks announced the release of single "Heart & Soul", their first single in 30 years. Upon release, Stevens said "Coming back after 30 years with new music and seeing the level of excitement that we have had from our Noiseworks fans has been a really powerful experience for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch (Noiseworks Song)
"Touch" is a song by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks. It was released in October 1988 as the first single from their second studio album ''Touch'' (1988) and peaked at number 12 on the ARIA singles chart. In July 2012, Jon Stevens (of Noiseworks) teamed up with production outfit Silver Sneakerz for a dance remix of "Touch". It was released on dance label Hussle Recordings (a division of Ministry of Sound). They performed the track live on ''The X Factor (Australia season 4) ''The X Factor'' was an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which received a Sony Music Australia recording contract and a new car. The fourth season premier ...'' on 30 October 2012. Track listing 7" vinyl / CD single (653010 7) 12" vinyl/ European maxi single (653010 3) Charts External links * https://www.discogs.com/Noiseworks-Touch/master/136058 References {{Jon Stevens Noiseworks songs 1988 songs 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Stevens
Jon Stevens (born 8 October 1961) is a New Zealand singer, best known for his work with Noiseworks and ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. Biography 1980–1986: career beginnings and ''Jezebel'' Stevens was born in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, and is of Scottish and Māori descent. His brother is singer Frankie Stevens. He formed his first band while at Heretaunga College. Stevens released his debut studio album ''Jezebel'' on CBS Records in 1980. It peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand charts and was certified Gold. He moved to Australia in 1981 and subsequently became an Australian citizen. In 1982, a self-titled album was released, but was not successful. In 1983, Stevens formed the band the Change with guitarist Stuart Fraser. Over the next few years, additional members were added before renaming themselves as Noiseworks in 1986. 1986–1992: Noiseworks and ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' In 1986, Stevens became the lead singer of the Sydney band Noiseworks. The band released three pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Versus Money (Noiseworks Album)
''Love versus Money'' is the third studio album by Australian rock band Noiseworks. It contained the Top 10 hit " Hot Chilli Woman". It is their most commercially successful album. Amongst the well-known names that contributed to the album were Snap! singer Penny Ford, Vika Bull and Michael Hutchence of INXS. The album also contained a tribute to frontman Jon Stevens's late mother who had died from cancer, the song was titled " R.I.P. (Millie)". This was the final studio album for phase one of Noiseworks as they disbanded shortly afterwards. However, in December 2007, lead singer Jon Stevens announced that Noiseworks, who had reformed earlier that year (minus keyboardist Justin Stanley), were returning to the studio in 2008 to record their first album together in sixteen years. Track listing Personnel * Steve Balbi – bass, vocals * Kevin Nicol – drums * Stuart Fraser – guitar, vocals * Justin Stanley – keyboards, vocals * Jon Stevens – vocals Additional * Penny For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Lies (song)
"No Lies" is the debut single by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks. It was released in 1986 as the first single from their first studio album ''Noiseworks'' (1987) and peaked at number 31 on the Australian Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... Track listing 7" (BA 3489) Charts External links * https://www.discogs.com/Noiseworks-No-Lies/master/136042 References {{Noiseworks Noiseworks songs 1986 debut singles 1986 singles CBS Records singles Songs written by Jon Stevens Black-and-white music videos Song recordings produced by Mark Opitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Back (Noiseworks Song)
"Take Me Back" is a song by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks, which was written by their lead vocalist Jon Stevens and sometime collaborator Brent Thomas. It was released in 1987 as the second single from their first studio album ''Noiseworks'' (1987), which was produced by Mark Opitz Mark Opitz (born 1952) is an Australian record producer and audio engineer. He started his career with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1971. He has produced AC/DC, the Angels, Australian Crawl, Cold Chisel, Divinyls and INXS. He .... The single peaked at number seven on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. Track listing 7" (650775 7) 12" (650775 6) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References External links "Take Me Back"at Discogs {{Noiseworks Noiseworks songs 1987 songs 1987 singles CBS Records singles Songs written by Jon Stevens Song recordings produced by Mark Opitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Chilli Woman
"Hot Chilli Woman" is a song by Australian rock-pop band Noiseworks. It was released in June 1991 as the third single from their third studio album, '' Love Versus Money'' (1991), and peaked at number seven on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici .... Track listing CD single (656944 2) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{Authority control Noiseworks songs 1991 songs 1991 singles Columbia Records singles Songs written by Steve Balbi Songs written by Justin Stanley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Stanley
Justin Stanley is an Australian musician, producer and songwriter. He has worked with an eclectic range of musicians including Beck, Prince, Jimmy Cliff, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney and Snoop Dogg. Some of the artists Stanley had produced, include Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Jet, Jamie Lidell, Nikka Costa, Jimmy Fallon, Mark Ronson, Mocky and Ryan Bingham. He lives in California, with his wife, Nikka Costa. Work with Beck Stanley joined Beck's band in 2005 for the ''Guero'' tour, playing guitars and percussion. He then went on to play on Beck's album, '' The Information'', and worked with Beck on the soundtrack and score for the film ''Nacho Libre'',https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457510/soundtrack Nacho Libre Soundtrack Credits starring Jack Black Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his acting roles in the films '' High Fidelity'' (2000), ''Shallow Hal'' (2001), ''Orange County'' (2002), '' School of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |