Mr Kneebone
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Mr Kneebone is the third EP by Australian rock band Powderfinger
. It was released after their first full length studio album Parables for Wooden Ears
and prior to followup album Double Allergic
. It contains five songs, none of which were included on either album. As a short run EP, Mr Kneebone did not sell large quantities, however is considered to be "the turning point in Powderfinger's song writing career".
, Powderfinger decided to continue on writing and improving their craft and recording music. The group returned to recording with Lachlan "Magoo" Goold, who had produced Transfusion, however chose to return to record in Melbourne
's Metropolis Studios where they had recorded Parables. Though the band was signed on a contral with UK label Polydor Records
, the group released the EP independently with the one-off label title Egg the Nest. Powderfinger officially released the EP at a party at the Roxy in the Valley in their hometown of Brisbane
on 28 July 1995, with local support acts Ammonia, Turtlebox and Webster. In this launch, the group performed songs from all of their releases, though played all of the songs from Mr Kneebone. A reviewer from Australian rock music magazine Time Off comments that "they power into over-drive with the new "I'm Splitting Terry"," the EP's final song, which the group opened the show with. The reviewer says of the launch performance that "Powderfinger embody one of the most exciting futures of Australian rock music. They’re in their element playing loud and live."
, however the band notes that this was never the intention, though acknowledges the coincidental likeness. As the band are all avid cricket supporters, inside the album sleeve, the band thanks, among others, Australian cricketers Mark
and Steve Waugh
.
, John Collins
, Ian Haug
, Darren Middleton
, Jon Coghill
. Lyrics by Fanning.
Powderfinger
Powderfinger was an Australian rock band that formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 until their breakup the band lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bassist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill....
. It was released after their first full length studio album Parables for Wooden Ears
Parables for Wooden Ears
Parables for Wooden Ears was the debut studio album released by the Australian band Powderfinger. It was released on 18 July 1994 by Polydor Records, after recording at Melbourne's Metropolis Studios in February 1994....
and prior to followup album Double Allergic
Double Allergic
Double Allergic is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger. Released in Australia on 2 September 1996 Polydor, the album was produced by Tim Whitten and widely considered Powderfinger's mainstream breakthrough....
. It contains five songs, none of which were included on either album. As a short run EP, Mr Kneebone did not sell large quantities, however is considered to be "the turning point in Powderfinger's song writing career".
Background
Following the lack of success of their debut album Parables for Wooden Ears, despite the moderate success of the EP that preceded it, TransfusionTransfusion (EP)
Transfusion is the second EP by Australian rock group Powderfinger. It was released on 27 September 1993 by Polydor. The album was the group's first recording with Polydor, as the group had signed with the label due to the success of the prior EP by the band, the eponymous Powderfinger.The EP's...
, Powderfinger decided to continue on writing and improving their craft and recording music. The group returned to recording with Lachlan "Magoo" Goold, who had produced Transfusion, however chose to return to record in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
's Metropolis Studios where they had recorded Parables. Though the band was signed on a contral with UK label Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
, the group released the EP independently with the one-off label title Egg the Nest. Powderfinger officially released the EP at a party at the Roxy in the Valley in their hometown of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
on 28 July 1995, with local support acts Ammonia, Turtlebox and Webster. In this launch, the group performed songs from all of their releases, though played all of the songs from Mr Kneebone. A reviewer from Australian rock music magazine Time Off comments that "they power into over-drive with the new "I'm Splitting Terry"," the EP's final song, which the group opened the show with. The reviewer says of the launch performance that "Powderfinger embody one of the most exciting futures of Australian rock music. They’re in their element playing loud and live."
Cover art
The cover art is an image of the titled character Mr Kneebone and was painted by Jolyon Robinson, however it was commonly believed that it was an image of the group's lead vocalist Bernard FanningBernard Fanning
Bernard Joseph Fanning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010....
, however the band notes that this was never the intention, though acknowledges the coincidental likeness. As the band are all avid cricket supporters, inside the album sleeve, the band thanks, among others, Australian cricketers Mark
Mark Waugh
Mark Edward Waugh AM is a former Australian cricketer, who represented Australia in Test matches from early 1991 to late 2002, and made his One-Day International debut in 1988. Waugh is regarded as one of the most elegant and gifted stroke makers to ever play the game. His nickname is "Junior" as...
and Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh
Stephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and fraternal twin of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a successful medium-pace bowler...
.
Powderfinger
- Bernard FanningBernard FanningBernard Joseph Fanning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010....
- Guitar and vocals - John CollinsJohn Collins (Australian musician)John Andrew Collins is the mainstay bass guitarst for Australian rock band Powderfinger since 1989. He is one of the founding members of the band, along with guitarist Ian Haug, forming at their high school, Brisbane Grammar School as a three piece. Powderfinger has released seven studio albums, a...
- Bass guitar - Ian HaugIan HaugIan David Haug is a lead guitarist and backing vocalist in the Australian rock band Powderfinger. Mainstays Haug and bass guitarist John Collins formed the band in Brisbane in 1989. During a hiatus in Powderfinger's career, Haug worked on a side project, The Predators, with Collins and original...
- Guitars - Darren MiddletonDarren MiddletonDarren Stuart Middleton is an Australian lead guitarist for alternative rock band Powderfinger. He is also the lead singer for Drag....
- Guitars - Jon CoghillJon CoghillJon Coghill is an Australian drummer best known for his work with Australian rock band, Powderfinger, although he has also toured with Regurgitator. Coghill replaced Powderfinger's original drummer Steven Bishop in 1991 when Bishop wanted to pursue further studies...
- Drums
Artwork
- Art concept - Rachel Liddle, Travers Murr and Powderfinger
- Graphics layout - Rachel Liddle
- Paintings - Jolyon Robinson
Production
Recorded at Metropolis Studios, Melbourne- Produced by Lachlan 'Magoo' Goold and Powderfinger
- Mixed and Engineered by Goold and Andy Baldwin
- Mastered at Studio 301 by Don Bartley
Track listing
All music written, arranged and performed by Bernard FanningBernard Fanning
Bernard Joseph Fanning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010....
, John Collins
John Collins (Australian musician)
John Andrew Collins is the mainstay bass guitarst for Australian rock band Powderfinger since 1989. He is one of the founding members of the band, along with guitarist Ian Haug, forming at their high school, Brisbane Grammar School as a three piece. Powderfinger has released seven studio albums, a...
, Ian Haug
Ian Haug
Ian David Haug is a lead guitarist and backing vocalist in the Australian rock band Powderfinger. Mainstays Haug and bass guitarist John Collins formed the band in Brisbane in 1989. During a hiatus in Powderfinger's career, Haug worked on a side project, The Predators, with Collins and original...
, Darren Middleton
Darren Middleton
Darren Stuart Middleton is an Australian lead guitarist for alternative rock band Powderfinger. He is also the lead singer for Drag....
, Jon Coghill
Jon Coghill
Jon Coghill is an Australian drummer best known for his work with Australian rock band, Powderfinger, although he has also toured with Regurgitator. Coghill replaced Powderfinger's original drummer Steven Bishop in 1991 when Bishop wanted to pursue further studies...
. Lyrics by Fanning.
- "Swollen Tongue" – 3:12
- "Stitches" – 3:51
- "Drongo" – 3:53
- "My Urn" – 4:25
- "I'm Splittin' Terry" – 3:05