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The Lucksmiths
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Melbourne, Australia (1993 – 2009)
The Lucksmiths were an influential indiepop band from Melbourne, Australia which formed in 1993. The members are Martin ‘Marty’ Donald (Guitar), Taliesyn ‘Tali’ White (Vocals, Drums), and Mark ‘Marky’ Monnone (Bass) and in 2004 they acquired mid state orange’s guitarist Louis Richter on second guitar. Whilst originating from beach-side Melbourne, the original three members of The Lucksmiths moved to inner Melbourne and fell in love with its charms. The songs 
Under the Rotunda, The Cassingle Revival and Tmrw vs Y’day all demonstrate as much. In the early 90’s, they met Chris Crouch who had founded Candle Records. Crouch consequently began releasing their records, and they began to play the Melbourne indie circuit, most notably the Punters Club. This venue clearly holds a special place in The Lucksmiths’ history as seen in the song Requiem for the punters club, written after its conversion to hipster bar Bimbos. While the others still reside in various inner Melbourne suburbs, Mark now lives in coastal Tasmania. This has not harmed the quality of The Lucksmiths’ work nor is it a reflection of intra-band tension.
The Lucksmiths are noted for their simple melodies rich in humour and ironic verse. The majority of songs are written by Marty Donald. Although, both Tali White and Mark Monnone have written some of the band’s finest songs. Many of their lyrics are based on the eccentricities of the everyday. Several songs also deal with the more usual pop-song issues of romance in relationships, but in a unique, gentle and easy-to-relate-to way.
Under the Rotunda, The Cassingle Revival and Tmrw vs Y’day all demonstrate as much. In the early 90’s, they met Chris Crouch who had founded Candle Records. Crouch consequently began releasing their records, and they began to play the Melbourne indie circuit, most notably the Punters Club. This venue clearly holds a special place in The Lucksmiths’ history as seen in the song Requiem for the punters club, written after its conversion to hipster bar Bimbos. While the others still reside in various inner Melbourne suburbs, Mark now lives in coastal Tasmania. This has not harmed the quality of The Lucksmiths’ work nor is it a reflection of intra-band tension.The Lucksmiths are noted for their simple melodies rich in humour and ironic verse. The majority of songs are written by Marty Donald. Although, both Tali White and Mark Monnone have written some of the band’s finest songs. Many of their lyrics are based on the eccentricities of the everyday. Several songs also deal with the more usual pop-song issues of romance in relationships, but in a unique, gentle and easy-to-relate-to way.
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What You'll Miss
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Untidy Towns
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deviantpsyche wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Camera-Shy is my favorite! love it.
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that_time wrote:
this band makes my dark winters sunny
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andover wrote:
Someone needs to change the date from 1993 - present to 1993 - 2009.
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suikodee wrote:
What a lovely group... Too bad I discovered them too late.
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llamagesicht wrote:
That's what makes me sad too. :(
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bit188 wrote:
i'm never going to see them :(
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llamagesicht wrote:
I spent the summer with the curtains drawn against it, cursing all the nights you'd wasted under unfamiliar stars. Should it one day come to pass that you sit down to your memoirs, where will this go? The chapter in your life entitled San Francisco. Lovelovelovelovelove. <3
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rigorouspillow wrote:
Is it just me or does Math and Physics Club just sound like a Lucksmiths cover band even on original songs?
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itstariq wrote:
"And when the autumn turned to winter, as autumn ought to do..." So clever. I wish I could have seen this band :(
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KingSteven16 wrote:
My goodness, this band is AMAZING!!
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MissTheMoon wrote:
I saw you at the Zoo. Thank you.
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missaurora wrote:
i travelled to the other side of the country to see the final ever show, it was well worth it :)
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ren_scurville55 wrote:
What he said V
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JoshAwesome wrote:
miss u
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dancehalldaze wrote:
saw you back in '07
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miss_steff wrote:
gutted, but happy i got the chance to support them in my home city. a story to tell the kids.
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SumthinLikeThat wrote:
wow. just got home an hour ago. saw them at debaser in stockholm. And I think I'm about to have a post-lucksmiths depression. it's so devastating that they're breaking up. :(
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Lurholm wrote:
The world will be an emptier and duller place without The Lucksmiths. For all those moments of instant bliss thoughout the years: thanks a million, lads.
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hysteresia wrote:
Seeing them tonight :D
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Vraslosk wrote:
Great sound
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