Speedstar
Also known asspeedstar*
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1995–2006
LabelsEMI
Past membersAlister Bell
Richard Johnston
Dave Love
Ben Smith
Luke Sullivan

Speedstar (stylised as speedstar* pre-2004) were an Australian alternative rock band from Brisbane, Queensland formed in 1995. After a series of EPs in 2002 they released their first album, Bruises You Can Touch, produced by Steve James.[1] They followed it up with 2004's Forget the Sun, Just Hold On which was produced by Tony Doogan.[2]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Bruises You Can Touch
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: EMI[4]
81
Forget the Sun, Just Hold On
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: EMI[5]
59

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Fallen Star
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: EMI[6]
Wishing Your Life Away
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: EMI[7]
93

Singles

  • "Revolution" (2002) – EMI[8]
  • "This Everyday Life" (2002) – EMI[9]
  • "Unbreakable" (2004) – EMI
  • "Are You Feeling Better Angela?" (2005) – EMI

References

  1. The Age 17 May 2002 Lowstar rising by Jo Roberts
  2. The Age 11 June 2004 Speeding in reverse by Michael Dwyer
  3. 1 2 Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 263.
  4. National Library of Australia listing Bruises You Can Touch
  5. National Library of Australia listing Forget The Sun, Just Hold On
  6. National Library of Australia listing Fallen Star'
  7. National Library of Australia listing Wishing Your Life Away
  8. National Library of Australia listing Revolution
  9. National Library of Australia listing This Everyday Life
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