Giants of Science is an Australian
geek rock band formed in
Brisbane,
Queensland in 1999. They refer to their music as "nerd-core" and have been influenced by
Split Enz Swervedriver,
Sparklehorse
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,
Superchunk
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, Brisbane underground rockers the KT26ers, and
Sonic's Rendezvous Band. They have supported
MC5,
Rollins Band
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,
A Perfect Circle, and
Mudhoney
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and have toured in Canada. Their album ''Here Is The Punishment'' debuted at #4 on the national AIR independent albums chart.
Plus One Records
About Giants of Science:
Discography
Albums
* ''Here Is The Punishment'' (Reverberation/+1 Records)
* ''The History of Warfare'' (Rhythm Ace)
* ''Live At The Troubador'' (+1 Records)
Singles and EPs
* ''I've Tried'' CD Single
* ''Blueprint For Courageous Action'' EP
* ''Sisters'' EP
* ''What’s Wrong With You And Why?'' EP
References
External links
Myspace pageThe Metal Forge
Giants of Science - Here Is The Punishment review
reviews
Giants of Science - Here is the Punishment review
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Australian alternative rock groups
Musical groups from Brisbane
Geek rock groups
Musical groups established in 1999
1999 establishments in Australia