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Silverchair
Silverchair on stage on 10 August 2006
Silverchair on stage on 10 August 2006
Background information
OriginFlag of Australia Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Genre(s)Alternative rock
Post-grunge
Years active1992–2003
2005–present
Label(s)Murmur, Epic, Eleven
Associated actsThe Dissociatives, The Mess Hall, Tambalane
Websitehttp://www.chairpage.com/
Members
Daniel Johns
Chris Joannou
Ben Gillies

Silverchair is an Australian alternative rock band. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Post-grunge is a subgenre of Alternative rock that emerged in the early 1990s as a derivative of Grunge music. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Murmur was a Record label that started as an imprint of Sony Music Australia in mid 1994. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Eleven A Music Company is an Australian Record label known for its small but successful roster including Silverchair and Missy Higgins. The Dissociatives was an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer Paul Mac, Julian Hamilton The Mess Hall are a two-piece drums and guitar combo based in Sydney, Australia specialising in "raw edgy bluesy rock Tambalane was an Australian Pop rock band that was formed in 2003 by Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies and Troubadour Daniel Paul Johns (born April 22, 1979) is an Australian vocalist, Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist, best known Christopher John Joannou (born 10 November 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the bass and guitar player for the successful Alternative Benjamin David Gillies (born 24 October 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the Drummer of successful rock band Silverchair For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. The band formed as Innocent Criminals in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1992, with their current lineup of vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns, bass guitarist Chris Joannou, and drummer Ben Gillies. The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in the state of New South Wales and includes most of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Daniel Paul Johns (born April 22, 1979) is an Australian vocalist, Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist, best known Christopher John Joannou (born 10 November 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the bass and guitar player for the successful Alternative Benjamin David Gillies (born 24 October 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the Drummer of successful rock band Silverchair Silverchair have been highly successful in the Australian recording industry, receiving the industry's flagship awards, the ARIA Awards, a record 20 times. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian [1] The band has also received two APRA Awards. The APRA Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia and New Zealand by Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting [2][3]

Silverchair found early success when one of their first songs, "Tomorrow", won a local music competition run by Australian television network SBS. " Tomorrow " is a song by Australian Rock band Silverchair and was their breakthrough single from their debut album Frogstomp, which The band were soon signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. Murmur was a Record label that started as an imprint of Sony Music Australia in mid 1994. In 2003, following the release of Diorama, the band announced a hiatus, during which time members recorded with side projects The Dissociatives, The Mess Hall, and Tambalane. Diorama is the fourth Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair. The Dissociatives was an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer Paul Mac, Julian Hamilton The Mess Hall are a two-piece drums and guitar combo based in Sydney, Australia specialising in "raw edgy bluesy rock Tambalane was an Australian Pop rock band that was formed in 2003 by Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies and Troubadour Silverchair were reunited at the 2005 Wave Aid concerts, and went on to release Young Modern and play the Across the Great Divide tour with Powderfinger. WaveAid was a fund raising concert held on Saturday the 2005-01-29 as a means for raising funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, known as the Boxing Young Modern is the fifth Album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair, released on 30 March 2007 The Across the Great Divide tour was a Concert tour by Australian Alternative rock bands Powderfinger and Silverchair in 2007 Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists

Silverchair's sound has evolved throughout their career, differing sounds on specific albums steadily growing more ambitious over the years, from grunge/post-grunge on their debut to their more recent orchestral prog-infused chamber-pop. The songwriting of Daniel Johns has been noted as improving steadily, while the band has developed an increased element of complexity in later works.

Contents

History

Formation and early releases (1992–1996)

In 1992, singer/guitarist Daniel Johns and drummer Ben Gillies started playing music together at their primary school. Daniel Paul Johns (born April 22, 1979) is an Australian vocalist, Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist, best known Benjamin David Gillies (born 24 October 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the Drummer of successful rock band Silverchair When they moved on to Newcastle High School, schoolmate Chris Joannou joined the pair on bass. Newcastle High School can refer to Newcastle High School (Nebraska in Newcastle Nebraska Newcastle High School (Oklahoma Christopher John Joannou (born 10 November 1979) is an Australian musician best known as the bass and guitar player for the successful Alternative The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the The trio formed a band named "Innocent Criminals". [4] They played numerous shows around the Hunter Valley region in their early teens, as well as unsuccessfully participating in Youthrock in 1994, a competition for school-based bands. The Hunter Region, more commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, extending from approximately to north of Sydney, Australia [5] The band's mainstream breakthrough came in 1994, when they won a national competition called "Pick Me" (conducted by the SBS TV show Nomad and alternative radio station Triple J) with the song "Tomorrow". The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS is one of two government-funded Australian Public broadcasting radio and television networks, the other being the Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed As part of the prize, Triple J recorded the song and SBS filmed a video for it. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics [4] Innocent Criminals were then given the opportunity to change their name before the release of "Tomorrow" as a single,[6] and chose the name Silverchair, which came about as a misspelling of "Sliver Chair", taken from the Nirvana song "Sliver" and the You Am I song "Berlin Chair". Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. " Sliver " is a song by American Alternative rock band Nirvana. You Am I is an Australian Alternative rock band fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. " Berlin Chair " is a single from Australian rock band You Am I. [7]

Silverchair's popularity quickly landed them a three album recording contract with Sony Music, and their Triple J recording was released in August 1994. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies The single spent six weeks at #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. [8] In 1995, a re-recorded version of "Tomorrow" (and a new video) was made for the US market, becoming the most played song on US modern rock radio that year. [4] Silverchair’s debut album, Frogstomp, was recorded in just nine days, and released in 1995. Frogstomp (sometimes typeset as frogstomp) is the Debut album of Australian Rock band Silverchair. At the time of recording, the band members were only 15 years old, and still attending high school. [4][9] Frogstomp's lyrical concepts were fiction-based, drawing inspiration from television, hometown tragedies, and perceptions of the pain of friends. The album was well received; All Music Guide and Rolling Stone rated it in four and four-and-a-half stars respectively, praising the intensity of the album, especially "Tomorrow". allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published [10][9] A #1 hit in Australia and New Zealand, Frogstomp went on to hit the Billboard 200 Top 10, making Silverchair the first Australian band to do so since INXS. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard INXS (pronounced "in excess" are an Australian rock and New Wave group The album sold more than 2. 5 million copies worldwide. [4] As Frogstomp and "Tomorrow" continued to gain popularity through that year, the group toured with Red Hot Chili Peppers and played on the roof of Radio City Music Hall, while also continuing with their education in Newcastle that year. Red Hot Chili Peppers are Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York City 's Rockefeller Center. [11] In a January 1996 murder case, the defendant counsel for Brian Bassett, 16, and Nicholaus McDonald, 18, claimed that the pair listening to "Israel's Son", from Frogstomp, caused the murder of Bassett's parents to take place. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) " Israel's Son " is a song by Australian Rock band Silverchair. The band issue a statement denying that they condoned any such acts of violence, and the defense case was rejected. [12]

Critical and commercial success (1997–2001)

While experiencing the success of Frogstomp in Australia and the United States, Silverchair began recording their second studio album, Freak Show, which they released in 1997. Freak Show (with special characters/capitals FREAK SHOW is the second Studio album by Australian Post-grunge band Silverchair The album yielded three Top 10 singles in Australia – "Freak", "Abuse Me", and "Cemetery". " Freak " is a song by Silverchair, released as the first single from their second album Freak Show; both were released in 1997 " Abuse Me " was the second single from Silverchair 's second album Freak Show. " Cemetery " was the third single from the Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair. The fourth single, "The Door", reached #25. " The Door " is the fourth and last single off the band Silverchair 's second album Freak Show. [8] The songs focused on the anger and backlash that the expectations of Frogstomp brought upon the band. [13] Freak Show was certified gold in the United States,[14] and global sales eventually exceeded 1. 5 million copies. [15]

After graduating from school the band was able to spend much more time creating their next album, Neon Ballroom, released in 1999. Tracks " Emotion Sickness " - 601 "Anthem for the Year 2000" - 407 " Ana's Song (Open Fire " - 342 The band originally intended to take a 12-month-break, but in the end decided to devote their time to making music. [16] Neon Ballroom produced four singles; "Anthem for the Year 2000", "Ana's Song (Open Fire)", "Miss You Love", and "Paint Pastel Princess", three of which reached the top 50 of the ARIA Charts. " Anthem for the Year 2000 " is a song by Silverchair, which was released as the first single from their third album Neon Ballroom. " Ana's Song (Open Fire " is a song by Silverchair which was released as the second single from their third album Neon Ballroom. " Miss You Love " is the 5th track on Silverchair's third album Neon Ballroom. " Paint Pastel Princess " is a song by Silverchair, released as a promotional single from their third album Neon Ballroom from 1999 (see [8]

Both Freak Show and Neon Ballroom topped the ARIA Albums Chart, making them the band's second and third, respectively, to do so. [17] The albums charted well overseas; Freak Show reached #2 in Canada, and Neon Ballroom reached #5. [18] "Freak", "Abuse Me", and "Cemetery" all made the top 10 in Australia,[8] and "Abuse Me" reached #4 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock [19] "Anthem for the Year 2000" was the highest charting single from Neon Ballroom, at #3,[8] while "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" peaked at #12 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks. [18]

In 1999, Johns announced that he had developed an eating disorder due to anxiety. An eating disorder is a compulsion to eat or avoid eating that negatively affects both one's physical and mental health Johns noted that the lyrics to "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" dealt with his disorder, where he would "eat what he needed … to stay awake". [20] Johns later revealed that he had written Neon Ballroom while he was suffering from the disorder, and that he "hated music" at the time, but felt that he had to write nonetheless. [21]

Silverchair toured extensively in support of Neon Ballroom, propelling it to stronger worldwide sales than they had achieved with Freak Show. Rolling Stone's Neva Chonin attributed the success to the album's more "mature" sound. [22] In Europe and South America it became the group's most successful album to date, with Silverchair touring live and making appearances at festivals in Reading and Edgefest, amongst others. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a Edgefest, a yearly outdoor rock concert festival that primarily promotes Canadian rock music began in 1987 as a thank-you gesture to the listeners of Toronto radio [23] Silverchair's only live performance in 2000 was at the Falls Festival on New Year's Eve. The Falls Festival is a New Year's Eve Music festival, held annually in Marion Bay Tasmania and Lorne Victoria Australia since 1993 New Year's Eve is on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Year's Day. [24] On 21 January 2001, the band played to 250,000 people at Rock In Rio, a show they described as the highlight of their career. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Rock in Rio, the largest rock festival in the world (15 million people in the first edition 700 thousand in the second about 1 million in the third and in the 3 international editions [25] Following the tour, the band announced that they would be taking a 12-month-break. [25]

After the release of Neon Ballroom, Silverchair's three album contract with Sony Music ended. The band were subsequently pursued by record labels during their hiatus. At the end of the break, they announced that they would be signing with Atlantic Records for North and South America, as well as forming their own label, Eleven: A Music Company, for Australia and Asia. Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock Eleven A Music Company is an Australian Record label known for its small but successful roster including Silverchair and Missy Higgins. After the announcement, Sony released The Best of Volume 1 without the band's consent. The Best Of Volume 1 is a collection of singles by Silverchair, although it excluded " Shade " [25]

Diorama (2002–2003)

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"Luv Your Life"

"Luv Your Life" was typical of Johns' new-found method of writing songs on piano, and also featured an orchestral arrangement by Van Dyke Parks.
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In June 2001, Silverchair entered a studio in Sydney with producer David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) to start work on their fourth album, Diorama. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing David Bottrill is a Record producer. He has won three Grammys Recordings produced by Bottrill include David Sylvian & Robert Tool is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England) is an English Musician and Songwriter. King Crimson is a Progressive rock band founded by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles in 1969 Diorama is the fourth Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair. This time, Daniel Johns formally assumed the role of a co-producer. Daniel Paul Johns (born April 22, 1979) is an Australian vocalist, Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist, best known [26] The album, which Johns described as "a world within a world",[27] came from his newfound method of writing most of the material on the piano, a technique he had developed during the band's break. [28] In order to complete his vision for Diorama, several other musicians were drawn in to contribute to the album, including Van Dyke Parks, who contributed orchestral arrangements to "Tuna in the Brine", "Luv Your Life", and "Across the Night". The combination of resistance from the group and their record company and Wilson's growing mental health problems and spiraling drug use led Parks to quit the project in early 1967 " Luv Your Life " is the third single by Rock band Silverchair from their fourth Album Diorama, which was released in " Across the Night " was the fifth and final single released by Rock band Silverchair from their fourth Album, Diorama [29] Paul Mac and Jim Moginie also collaborated with the band. Paul Mac (born Paul McDermott) is a musician producer and re-mixer from Sydney, Australia. Jim Moginie (born 18 May 1956 in Sydney as James Moginie is an Australian Musician He is best known for his work with Midnight [30] While recording Diorama, Johns referred to himself as an artist, rather than simply being in a "rock band". Upon the album's release, critics commented that the album was more artistic than previous works. [31][32]

The first single from Diorama, "The Greatest View" was released to radio networks in Australia in early December. " The Greatest View " is the first single by rock band Silverchair released from their fourth Album, Diorama The single was then released to coincide with the band's appearance on the Big Day Out tour. The Big Day Out ( BDO) is an annual Music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992 [33] During the tour, Johns' reactive arthritis made it difficult for him to play the guitar. Reactive arthritis (ReA is an Autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body [34][35]

Diorama topped the ARIA Albums chart, and spent 50 weeks in the top 50. [8] Five singles were released; "The Greatest View", "Without You", "Luv Your Life", "Across the Night", and "After All These Years". " Without You " is the second single released by Australian Rock band Silverchair from their fourth album Diorama " After All These Years " is the fourth single released by Rock band Silverchair from their fourth Album, Diorama Of these, "The Greatest View" charted strongest, reaching #3 on the ARIA Singles Chart. [8] Diorama was successful at the 2002 ARIA Awards, winning five awards including "Best Rock Album" and "Best Group". The 16th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards) were held on 15 October, 2002. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian [1] The band played "The Greatest View" at the ceremony; the song was also nominated for "Best Video". [36] The album, and singles from it, were nominated for several awards in 2003. The 17th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards) were held in 2003. [1] Following the 2002 ARIA Awards, the band announced an indefinite hiatus. Johns says it was necessary "given the fact the band were together for over a decade and yet were only, on average, 23 years old". [4][37]

Extended break and side projects (2004–2005)

In 2000, while also working with Silverchair, Johns and Paul Mac released an internet-only EP titled I Can't Believe It's Not Rock. Paul Mac (born Paul McDermott) is a musician producer and re-mixer from Sydney, Australia. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify After the announcement of Silverchair's hiatus, the pair re-united and formed The Dissociatives, releasing a self-titled album in 2004. The Dissociatives was an Australian band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair, Australian dance producer Paul Mac, Julian Hamilton The Dissociatives is the first album by the Australian duo of the same name consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair and Australian dance [38] Johns also collaborated with then-wife Natalie Imbruglia on her Counting Down the Days album, released in April 2005. Counting Down the Days is the third studio album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia. [39] Meanwhile, Joannou worked with side project The Mess Hall, producing their second album Feeling Sideways. The Mess Hall are a two-piece drums and guitar combo based in Sydney, Australia specialising in "raw edgy bluesy rock Feeling Sideways, produced by Yon Garfias and Chris Joannou, earned an ARIA music award for Best Independent Release [40] The album was nominated for the ARIA Award for "Best Independent Release" in 2003. [41] Gillies also worked with a side project; releasing a self titled album with Tambalane, and touring across Australia. Tambalane was an Australian Pop rock band that was formed in 2003 by Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies and Troubadour [42]

Following the Boxing Day Tsunami, Silverchair reformed for one show at the Wave Aid fundraising concert in Sydney in 2005, to raise funds for aid organisations working in disaster affected areas. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of WaveAid was a fund raising concert held on Saturday the 2005-01-29 as a means for raising funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, known as the Boxing Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 At the same time, the band decided to reunite. [43] Reflecting on the occasion, Gillies put the band's reuniting down to a special "chemistry" between band members, telling The Sydney Morning Herald "It only took us 15 years, but recently we've realised, 'Fuck we've really got something special and we should just go for it. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia '"[44]

Return from hiatus (2006–present)

Silverchair performing on the Across the Great Divide Tour in September 2007
Silverchair performing on the Across the Great Divide Tour in September 2007

After performing at Wave Aid, Silverchair reunited and began preparations for their next album. The Across the Great Divide tour was a Concert tour by Australian Alternative rock bands Powderfinger and Silverchair in 2007 In 2006, Young Modern was demoed in the Hunter Valley, and recorded at Los Angeles' Seeny Underbelly Studios with producer Nick Launay. Young Modern is the fifth Album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair, released on 30 March 2007 The Hunter Region, more commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, extending from approximately to north of Sydney, Australia Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Nick Launay is an English / Australian Record producer and Recording engineer. [45] Van Dyke Parks again worked with the band, who travelled to Prague to record with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic. The Česká filharmonie ( Czech Philharmonic) is a Symphony orchestra based in Prague and is perhaps the most well known and respected orchestra in the [46] Silverchair produced the album independently, to ease the pressures faced previously when working with a record label. [4]

The band toured extensively before releasing the album, performing at Homebake and numerous other shows. Homebake is an annual Australian Rock festival, featuring an all-Australian lineup (with the occasional artist from New Zealand) They performed a cover of Midnight Oil's "Don't Wanna Be the One" at the 2006 ARIA Awards as part of Midnight Oil's induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Midnight Oil was an Australian rock band from Sydney, Australia The 20th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAS) Since 1988 the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA has inducted artists into its ARIA Hall of Fame. During the performance Johns spray painted PG4PM (Peter Garrett for Prime Minister) on a stage wall, paying tribute to the band's frontman, now a Federal Member of Parliament and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. Peter Robert Garrett AM MP (born 16 April 1953) is an Australian Musician and Politician. This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. [47] On 12 June 2007, Silverchair and fellow rock group Powderfinger announced the Across the Great Divide Tour. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Powderfinger is an Australian Rock band. The band formed in Brisbane in 1989 and since 1992 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists The Across the Great Divide tour was a Concert tour by Australian Alternative rock bands Powderfinger and Silverchair in 2007 The tour aimed to promote the efforts of Reconciliation Australia in mending the 17-year gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Reconciliation Australia is the Non-government, Not-for-profit foundation established in January 2001 to provide a continuing national focus for reconciliation Indigenous Australians are descendants of the first known human inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands. [48][49]

Silverchair on stage at the 2008 Big Day Out
Silverchair on stage at the 2008 Big Day Out

The album was released in 2007, as was the first single, "Straight Lines". The Big Day Out ( BDO) is an annual Music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992 " Straight Lines " is a song by Silverchair. It was released in Australia on 20 March 2007, and debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart "Reflections of a Sound", "If You Keep Losing Sleep", and "Mind Reader", were subsequently released. " Reflections of a Sound " is a song by Australian rock band Silverchair and is the fourth track on their fifth Studio album " If You Keep Losing Sleep " is a song by Australian band Silverchair from their fifth album Young Modern, released on 9 October " Mind Reader " is a song by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair, from their fifth Studio album Young Young Modern became the fifth Silverchair album to top the ARIA Albums chart. [17][50] "Straight Lines" also became the band's third #1 single in Australia. [8] The album and song each won three awards at the 2007 ARIA Awards, taking Silverchair to a total of 20. The 21st Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) [1]

Musical style

 Music sample:

"Straight Lines"

"Straight Lines", the first single off Young Modern, saw a change in direction for Silverchair, both musically and in their first self-produced album. The song won the ARIA Award for "Song of the Year" in 2007.
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Silverchair are generally a alternative rock/post grunge band, although their loyalty to specific genres has changed as they have matured. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Post-grunge is a subgenre of Alternative rock that emerged in the early 1990s as a derivative of Grunge music. Much of the band's early post-grunge work was inspired by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Black Sabbath. Post-grunge is a subgenre of Alternative rock that emerged in the early 1990s as a derivative of Grunge music. Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990 Black Sabbath are an [51] Gillies agreed, noting the band were inspired by the "Seattle sound", as well as The Beatles and The Doors, and were highly impressionable in their youth. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 This article is about the band For their self-titled debut album see The Doors (album; for the Oliver Stone film see The Doors (film; for Doors in computing [52]

In writing Young Modern, Johns tried to make the music sound very simple, in spite of a complex musical structure. The lyrics were written after the music was produced, sometimes as late as the day of recording. As Johns has said he dreads writing lyrics, he suggested that the band could produce an instrumental album at some stage in the future. [53]

Joannou believed that Young Modern was more simple than Diorama, but "still as complex underneath with simple pop song elements". He said that much of the success of him and the band resulted from Silverchair trying to push themselves harder in recording and writing. Self-producing allowed the band to do so without the pressures of a record label. [54]

Gillies notes that Silverchair will often "run the risk of losing fans" in their work,[52] and this was evident in the changes in musical direction in Diorama and Young Modern. [52] However, he described this as a good thing, describing the fact "that we haven’t been pigeonholed, and people really don’t know what to expect" as one of the attractive elements of the band. Despite the ups and downs of success at a young age, Gillies says the band "appreciate what we’ve achieved and what we’ve got" in their careers. [52]

Reception

Frogstomp was described as similar to Nirvana and Pearl Jam; All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine noting it followed in "the alternative rock tradition" of the bands. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. [10] The band's songwriting was poor at that stage, with Erlewine stating that "their songwriting abilities aren't as strong" as those of their peers. [10] Rolling Stone however, claimed that the band had risen above their peers, applauding Johns' "ragged vocals". Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published [9] Freak Show saw the band show more of their own musical style, rather than copying others,[55] and thus received more praise for its songwriting than its predecessor. Yahoo! Music's Sandy Masuo described the lyrics as "moving" and "emotional". Yahoo! Music, owned by Yahoo!, is the provider of a variety of music services including Internet radio music videos news artist information and original programming [56]

Entertainment Weekly approved of the further advancement in Neon Ballroom, drawing comparisons to AC/DC, and commenting on "plush strings on these adult arrangements". Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc AC/DC are an Australian Hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. [57] There were once again significant advancements in songwriting; Johns was described as "furious, motivated, and all grown up". [57] However, Rolling Stone said the album seemed confused, commenting that Silverchair "can't decide what they want to do" with their music. [58] Meanwhile, Diorama was seen as an extension of the band's originality, with its "[h]eavy orchestration, unpredictable melodic shifts and a whimsical pop sensibility". [59] According to PopMatters' Nikki Tranter, the album stood out in an otherwise dull Australian music market. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture [60]

All Music Guide's Clayton Bolger described Young Modern as an improvement by the band, praising "catchy melodic hooks, inspired lyrical themes, and stunning string arrangements". He claimed the album was the pinnacle of the band's development. [61] PopMatters' Nick Pearson saw the opposite, claiming that "[o]nce you reach the level of intellectual maturity where you can tell the difference between cryptic but poetic lyrics and nonsensical crap, you have outgrown Silverchair". [62] Pearson called the album an attempt to secure a safer territory and assure sales, after the success of past works, calling it more boring than its predecessors. [62]

Discography

Main article: Silverchair discography

Studio albums

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Winners by artist: Silverchair. The discography of Silverchair, an Australian Alternative rock band, consists of five Studio albums twenty-two singles, two Live Frogstomp (sometimes typeset as frogstomp) is the Debut album of Australian Rock band Silverchair. Freak Show (with special characters/capitals FREAK SHOW is the second Studio album by Australian Post-grunge band Silverchair Tracks " Emotion Sickness " - 601 "Anthem for the Year 2000" - 407 " Ana's Song (Open Fire " - 342 Diorama is the fourth Studio album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair. Young Modern is the fifth Album by Australian Alternative rock band Silverchair, released on 30 March 2007 ARIA Awards The ARIA Music Awards have been held annually in Australia since its inception in 1987 The music of Australia ranges across a broad spectrum of styles and genres Australian Recording Industry Association. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry Retrieved on 2008-02-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons
  2. ^ 1996 Winners. Australasian Performing Right Association. The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA is a Copyright Collecting society representing New Zealand and Australian composers lyricists Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable
  3. ^ 2003 Winners. Australasian Performing Right Association. The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA is a Copyright Collecting society representing New Zealand and Australian composers lyricists Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Andrew Leahey. Silverchair > Biography. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  5. ^ Past performers. YouthRock. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  6. ^ Interview: Silverchair. Silent Uproar (3 February 2007). Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-02-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor
  7. ^ "Interview with Daniel Johns", Hitkrant, 1 June 1996. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)  
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Silverchair Discography. australian-charts. com. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  9. ^ a b c Silverchair: Frogstomp. Rolling Stone (2 February 1998). Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  10. ^ a b c Stephen Thomas Erlewine. Frogstomp > Overview. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  11. ^ Artist :: Silverchair. Australian Music Online. Australian Music Online is a Website that indexes information related to Australian music. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  12. ^ "Attorney wants to open teen's murder trial with rock song", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 18 January 1996. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (popularly known as "the P-I" is one of two daily Newspapers in Seattle Washington, United States. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)  
  13. ^ Simon Wooldridge. "Freak Show Review", JUICE, February 1997. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar  
  14. ^ Gold and Platinum - Silverchair. RIAA. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori
  15. ^ Silverchair. Rage. rage is a popular all-night Australian Music video program broadcast on ABC1 on Friday and Saturday nights abc.net.au (4 September 1999). Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  16. ^ Richard Kingsmill (2000-11-29). 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Daniel Johns of silverchair speaks to Richard Kingsmill. Triple J. Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons
  17. ^ a b Silverchair Make Chart History. DIG Radio. abc.net.au (12 April 2007). Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  18. ^ a b Silverchair > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  19. ^ Silverchair > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  20. ^ Blair R. Fisher (1999-07-11). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Silverchair Frontman Reveals Battle with Anorexia. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
  21. ^ Christine Sams (2004-06-06). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Anorexia almost killed me: Daniel Johns. Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
  22. ^ Neva Chonin (1999-03-18). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Silverchair: Neon Ballroom. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
  23. ^ Reading Festival - Reading, UK. Silverchair. Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
  24. ^ Les Thomas. Silverchair, The Falls Festival, Lorne, Victoria, 31/12/00. Massive Magazine. Silverchair. Retrieved on 2008-02-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio
  25. ^ a b c Silverchair. Long Way To The Top. abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states
  26. ^ David John Farinella (1 January 2003). New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silverchair interview. Mix. Mix magazine is a Periodical billing itself as "the world's leading magazine for the professional Recording and sound production technology industry" Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
  27. ^ Diorama. RollerCoaster. RollerCoaster is a children's television show on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Australia. abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
  28. ^ Mark Neilsen. "Another Point of View", Drum Media, 22 April 2002. Drum Media is a free weekly Tabloid -sized music and lifestyle magazine ( Street press) established in 1990 and based in Sydney Australia Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.  
  29. ^ Nikki Tranter (6 September 2002). Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silverchair: Diorama. PopMatters. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  30. ^ Diorama > Credits. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  31. ^ Mark Kemp (8 August 2002). Mark Kemp (born April 10 1960 Asheboro North Carolina) is an American Music journalist and Author. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silverchair: Diorama. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
  32. ^ Great Australian Albums:Diorama - Silverchair. Dymocks. Dymocks booksellers is a Bookstore chain in Australia, with 84 stores Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
  33. ^ Press - Sydney, Australia (Big Day Out). Chairpage. com (26 January 2001). Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  34. ^ Dr Kerryn Phelps, Health Editor, with Steve Leibmann, Channel Nine, 'Today'. Australian Medical Association (6 May 2002). Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  35. ^ Daniel Johns wows fans with buff bod. NineMSN (6 August 2007). ninemsn is an Australian 50/50 joint venture between Microsoft and PBL Media. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  36. ^ Silverchair to bring Diorama live at ARIAs. Silverchair (12 October 2002). Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  37. ^ Jason MacNeil (13 July 2007). Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Silverchair makes most of break. JAM! Music. Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  38. ^ The Dissociatives. Triple J. Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed abc.net.au (2 April 2004). Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  39. ^ Counting Down the Days > Credits. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  40. ^ Releases :: Feeling Sideways. Australian Music Online. Australian Music Online is a Website that indexes information related to Australian music. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  41. ^ Awards by artist: The Mess Hall. Australian Record Industry Association. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  42. ^ Tambalane. Australian Music Online. Australian Music Online is a Website that indexes information related to Australian music. Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  43. ^ Rod Yates (30 October 2007). Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Silverchair's Daniel Johns tells of his musical journey. PerthNow. The Sunday Times is a News Corporation owned Sunday Tabloid newspaper distributed throughout Western Australia. news.com.au. News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979 Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  44. ^ Kelsey Munro (1 December 2006). Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Homecoming heroes. Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald ( SMH) is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable
  45. ^ Young Modern. Bigpond Music. BigPond is an Australian Internet service provider and is a Subsidiary of Telstra. Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  46. ^ Silverchair - Young Modern. Amazon.com. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Retrieved on 2008-02-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead
  47. ^ Obama Recruits Kanye West, Arcade Fire Let Loose. Channel V. Channel ' is the brand name for multiple international Music television networks owned by STAR TV. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  48. ^ Across the Great Divide for Reconcile.org.au (PDF). Reconciliation Australia. Reconciliation Australia is the Non-government, Not-for-profit foundation established in January 2001 to provide a continuing national focus for reconciliation Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  49. ^ Emily Dunn (June 13, 2007). Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In concert - rock and reconciliation. Brisbane Times. Brisbane Times is an Internet -based news site for Brisbane and Queensland, Australia. Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  50. ^ Rod Yates (30 October 2007). Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Silverchair's Daniel Johns tells of his musical journey. PerthNow. The Sunday Times is a News Corporation owned Sunday Tabloid newspaper distributed throughout Western Australia. news.com.au. News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979 Retrieved on 2008-04-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
  51. ^ Quick Silverchair Messenger. Rolling Stone (27 December 1996). Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor
  52. ^ a b c d Clint Brownlee. "Seattlest Interview: Silverchair Drummer Ben Gillies", Seattlest, 18 July 2007. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.  
  53. ^ Erin Broadley (16 August 2007). Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Interviews > Daniel Johns of Silverchair. SuicideGirls. Retrieved on 2008-02-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  54. ^ Stephanie Bolling. Silverchair: Interview with Chris Joannou. reax. Retrieved on 2008-02-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  55. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. Freak Show > Overview. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  56. ^ Sandy Masuo (12 April 1997). Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Freak Show. Yahoo! Music. Yahoo! Music, owned by Yahoo!, is the provider of a variety of music services including Internet radio music videos news artist information and original programming Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  57. ^ a b Tom Lanham (19 March 1999). Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Neon Ballroom | Music Review. Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  58. ^ Neva Chonin (18 March 1999). Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Silverchair: Neon Ballroom. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  59. ^ Mark Kemp (8 August 2002). Mark Kemp (born April 10 1960 Asheboro North Carolina) is an American Music journalist and Author. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silverchair: Diorama. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  60. ^ Nikki Tranter (6 September 2002). Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silverchair: Diorama. PopMatters. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  61. ^ Clayton Bolger. Young Modern > Review. All Music Guide. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed
  62. ^ a b Nick Pearson (22 May 2007). Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Silverchair: Young Modern. PopMatters. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture Retrieved on 2008-02-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed

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