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The Sleepy Jackson is an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. The band’s name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. While a series of acclaimed EPs brought Luke Steele and The Sleepy Jackson to the broader musical attention of Australia, it was the release of their 2003 album Lovers that directed significant international focus upon the band.
The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of songwriter Luke Steele. Stemming from a musical family, father Rick Steele is a local blues musician, two of Luke Steele’s siblings are also musicians with brother Jesse a former member of The Sleepy Jackson (and currently performing with father Rick in The Hot Biscult Band) and sister Katy, who fronts another Perth indie rock band, Little Birdy.
The band formed in 1998 with the original lineup featuring Luke Steele (guitars/vocals), Jesse Steele (drums), and Matthew O’Connor (bass). This lineup recorded a self-titled debut and a subsequent single titled “Miniskirt”. Both recordings were independently released. In 2000, as a result of non-musical commitments, Luke Steele suggested that his brother should redirect his attentions and concentrate on other happenings in his life which ultimately resulted in Jesse following his advice and departing the band.
The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of songwriter Luke Steele. Stemming from a musical family, father Rick Steele is a local blues musician, two of Luke Steele’s siblings are also musicians with brother Jesse a former member of The Sleepy Jackson (and currently performing with father Rick in The Hot Biscult Band) and sister Katy, who fronts another Perth indie rock band, Little Birdy.
The band formed in 1998 with the original lineup featuring Luke Steele (guitars/vocals), Jesse Steele (drums), and Matthew O’Connor (bass). This lineup recorded a self-titled debut and a subsequent single titled “Miniskirt”. Both recordings were independently released. In 2000, as a result of non-musical commitments, Luke Steele suggested that his brother should redirect his attentions and concentrate on other happenings in his life which ultimately resulted in Jesse following his advice and departing the band.
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Septentriones wrote:
Morning Bird <3
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ValerianikXD wrote:
muszą żyć, nie ma innej opcji! :P
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HemTillByn wrote:
I do think Empire of the sun is alright. But The Sleepy Jackson was so much better.
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flymakaron wrote:
Żyją oni jeszcze, bo coś mało się u nich dzieje.
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melvinspil wrote:
Old Dirt Farmer <3
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BlueDragonHans wrote:
Chile!
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poplockin wrote:
"The pretty ones seem to get fucked up all the time". yep it's true,i'm a right mess!.
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froggafiend wrote:
oops I meant God Lead Your Soul.
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froggafiend wrote:
God Leave Your Soul is one amazing song.
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Mezmer6159 wrote:
there ok
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blackie-baby wrote:
♥愛♥
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creidilenemaia wrote:
Lovers is such an amazing album. I don't like Personality that much.
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d0l wrote:
sunkids is wonderful.
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san_alberto wrote:
Magic psychedelia!! I love TSJ!
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caramelle_lady wrote:
I've finally got my Personality with DVD and it's awesome!
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Fiend_amyh wrote:
Acid in my heart ♥
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caramelle_lady wrote:
Ojeju! Another marvelous piece of art, music! I don't know if I can handle this! It's just too much and too good! :)
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Karensmatik wrote:
You Won't Bring People Down In My Town = This song takes me places, makes me forget, forces me to remember, encourages me to love and enhances my outlook on life. ♥
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Ayatollah wrote:
Better Be Home Soon is great. At least they did something different, most cunts on that album just re-sang the originals note for note. TSJ and Kody Neilson were the only ones with the balls and/or creativity to actually do something unexpected.
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cool301 wrote:
I totally agree with Ninty. Their other stuff is good though.
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