SCIENTISTS - THIS IS MY HAPPY HOUR (IMPORT LP)

Scientists This Is My Happy Hour on Import LP

Formed in the West Coast town of Perth, Australia in 1978, the sound of the Scientists contains the entire history of that other West Coast sound, grunge. Worshipped by the American indie scene of the early '90s and beyond, Kim Salmon actually allegedly coined the term “grunge” to define the Scientists own sound, although they probably had more in common with the Cramps than Mudhoney.

Although the band released their first single in 1979 (“FranticRomantic”), this compilation focuses on the period from 1982-1984, after the band had set up camp in Sydney and established their signature sound, beginning with their 1982 breakthrough single (“This Is My Happy Hour” b/w “Swampland”) and their influential Blood Red River EP, and ending with the band’s move to London in 1984.

Scientists This Is My Happy Hour Track Listing

1.  Swampland
2.  This Is My Happy Hour
3.  When Fate Deals Its Mortal Blow
4.  Set It On Fire
5.  Revhead
6.  Burnout
7.  Blood Red River
8.  The Spin
9.  Nitro
10. Solid Gold Hell
11. Murderess In A Purple Dress
12. Backwards Man
13. Fire Escape