Biography
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Formed in some obscure eon (possibly the '90's), from the remnants of a couple of like minded combos, the Naked Eye take the best parts of the Who, MC5, Ramones, Eastern Dark, Sunnyboys, The Saints and '60's garage punk and create a melodic racket that lodges in the part of the brain where real emotions live. In 2002 the band released their debut cd “From Obscurity To Nowhere”. This created a minor ground swell in Europe, particularly in France, Spain and Germany. Perhaps the unabashed Australian influences didn't sit well with the local high brow rock scribes, and as a result gave the album little or no attention. Nothin' new there!
The band continued to play sporadically around town, with occasional heavy bouts of hikikomori . Highlights included shows with the New Christs, Powder Monkeys, DM3 and Hoss. During this time songs kept coming and another album worth of material was ready and waiting.The bands latest offering “Done And Dusted” is a mighty follow up to “Obscurity” and sees the band deliver another batch of powerful rock songs. Sticking to what they the do best the band does branch out with the country tinged “Tearjerker” and then flips the coin with the overdriven guitar psych trip “I Need More”. Other highlights include the minor keyed “Clockwork King” and “Nothing In The Book”, the rockin' “You Can Make It”, the catchy as “From Obscurity To Nowhere” , and a desperate take of the Eastern Dark's “Stay Alone”.
The Naked Eye have never considered themselves fashion on the field contenders, but as far as quality song writing and powerful live shows go you'd be hard pressed to find a better rock band playing in Melbourne right now! The band plan to piss off overseas in early 2006, so if you up to the task check 'em out and get a copy of “Done And Dusted”.
- Ernest Malone
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