...any tick of the clock. Sounds fine, too.
The band will launch The Good That’s Been Done at Sydney's Annandale Hotel on July 15. Tickets for the Annandale show will go on sale Monday June 12.
THE HAPPY HATE ME NOTS - THE GOOD THAT'S BEEN DONE
It is with great pride that Feel Presents announce the release of The Good That's Been Done - the first ever anthology for Sydney group the Happy Hate Me Nots.
The 2CD set covers the band's entire career and includes all the A-sides, a selection of b-sides, live favourite and tour-de-force Blue Afternoon, their cover of Bob Marley's Lively Up Yourself, previously unreleased demo recordings and live tracks. All packaged with a 12 page full colour booklet, The Good That's Been Done is the definitive Happy Hate Me Nots release. The best news of all, though, is that the Happy Hate Me Nots have announced they have reformed with newly recruited member Matt Galvin (ex The Barbarellas /Eva Trout/The Scruffs) on guitar, and will launch The Good That's Been Done at Sydney's Annandale Hotel on July 15th.
Tickets for the Annandale show will go on sale Monday 12th June with CD release on Saturday 24th June. The Sydney show will then be followed by an East Coast tour in September as support to original UK pop-punk giants, the Buzzcocks.
The roots of the Happy Hate Me Nots lie in Positive Hatred, a Civic Hotel era Sydney punk band, who performed their Clash and Stiff Little Fingers inspired originals to a bunch of third generation punks looking for kicks. Following the demise of that band, Berwick and Positive Hatred drummer Neil Toddie, joined up with pals Peter Lennon (bass) and Tim McKay (guitar) in 1983, to form hi-energy pop band the Happy Hate Me Nots. Toddie would later leave and be replaced by future Toys Went Beserk drummer Mark Nicholson. Nicholson and Lennon would both depart in 1986, replaced by Mick Searson (drums) and Christian Houllemare, formerly bassist for French band Bad Brains - no, not the US crossover hardcore-reggae group - not long after he had relocated to Australia.
Drawing influence from The Jam, The Sound, The Clash and a variety of other mod, punk and post-punk influences, the Happy Hate Me Nots would then produce a succession of passionate power pop recordings including the classics Salt Sour & Brighton, Don't Move Too Far and Praise For Fortune, all released on the burgeoning Waterfront record label, home to contemporaries The Eastern Dark, Ups & Downs, Hard-Ons and Ratcat.
The band's only full-length album Out was released in August 1988 and the Happy Hate Me Nots found their first (and only) American release via influential independent label Rough Trade around the same time. A restructure within that label at their San Francisco base, however, reduced the likelihood of a planned US tour, which unfortunately slowed the band's momentum. A final single I Could See It Coming and then mini-album A Place to Live would follow in 1991, before what can only be called a premature retirement took place.
The 'Hate Me Nots had shaped their sound in the mid 80's period when a new rock beast was growing worldwide but had yet to become embraced by a more mainstream audience. The resulting "Indie Crossover" which helped the success of bands like The Hummingbirds, Ratcat and You Am I, had not yet occurred, but the HHMNs were part of the Australian contribution to that magic moment. We can now pay respect to these innovators by giving them a presence in today's market.
If you missed the Happy Hate Me Nots the first time around then there is no reason to miss them now.
DISC 1
You're An Angel
What Did They Say
When I Die
Blue Afternoon
Go Away
Nothing Short of Paradise
This is the Wrong World
Salt, Sour & Brighton
Things Wearing Thin
Soul Rejection
Pride is Burning
Don't Move Too Far
Think About Tomorrow
Move For Love
Praise For Fortune
Something
Trustworthy
Transit Lounge
Am I Included in Your Plans
I Could See it Coming
DISC 2
When The Chips Are Down
The Build Up
It Won't Do Any Good
Silent Boys
Aren't You Glad You Know
Small Town Girl *
The Milkman of Human Kindness *
Everyday
It Was So Easy
Inside
Praise For Fortune
Blue Afternoon * +
Trustworthy * +
Resistance +
Alright At Home * +
Lively Up Yourself
Crucial Time
Letter to the Company
Hostile *
Make It Pay * +
Black & White* #
* Previously unreleased.
+ Live at 2-JJJ
excellent
MY OATH
we are gonna dance that night away at the annandale empra, babysteps too!
nice
Great record.
Hooray!
eh hem...Matt Galvin is also ex-HYS!
Been hangin' for this for donks. All my HHMN vinyl got destroyed some time ago.
i can dance
Im doing a photo shoot for them on the weekend.
yeah these guys are cute, cute little band.
I'm sure they think your band is...cute-ish.
I just got a hold of the CD. It's cracking.
damn you goldy
shakes fist
hey ohyeah! got the cd yet???
nope
why?
you should have a read through the Thank You list ;)
oh yeah paul mentioned that.
i purchased yesterday. it seems a shame that they didn't go stellar, for whatever reason.
it's pretty damn fine though!! been listening to it today!
oh for sure, it is just a shame historically, that they have been kinda lost from public recognition for the last 10 years for us who never had the opportunity to hear of them before now.
well, speaking for the old farts who were there, I'm just glad to see them get any recognition, no matter how belated it may be. We did a tour to Melbourne together in '85 - we played together the first two nights, then did separate shows on the third. I remember Paul slouching into our hotel room afterwards - we'd had a decent night, but they had three payers. They gave 'em their money back, then sat around with 'em all night talking.
ah, great days, great days....
i was old enough but just on the wrong side of the country.
yes fine upstanding citizens and i can't wait to see them again and introduce my sister and babysteps to the brilliance.
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT IN ALL THEIR POP GLORY AT THE ANNANDALE. WOOT.
I was going to bump this! Hurrah! Excited miss???
yes yes I am
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! me toooooooooooo
have you got the cd yet?
see above
i'll be there with beers on.... i actually forgot it was this coming weekend. thank god for pole posters!
can't bloody wait.
jeezus
is Ron Ashteon in this line up?
i see, i see!
"Saturday night. Do do do do do do doooo..."
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
its saturday saturday it saturday ay ay ay ay
de la soul if anyone is interested
.....i wish i could go to this. Boo for me!
its gonna be so goooooooooooooooooooooooooood
This Saturday...
Mmmm...what a bummer all the pole posters I've seen say June 15th.
all the pole posters I've seen say June 15th.
perhaps they were the ones wipey printed
tell me if this is any good. the ad I saw here mentions a tour
Pole after pole on Captain Cook Bridge yesterday. I had to stop for one!
They will be playing with the Buzzcocks in your town, qm. You'll be going to that, won't ya?
oh my god how good were they. top form. looch's teching skills were second to none.
such a great gig. front end loader were also on absolute fire.
they were fricken tops
however no band can sound that great post front end loader
best.band.in.aus
yay, what a great night that was, I've had FEL songs in my head since the show, and how good were HHMNs. loved seeing Matty Galvin up playing with them. loved the bassist smiling his way through the show. and how good was the keyboardist, boucing away in the back... hi jerry from bluejuice (I know who you are now!)
paul was grinning from ear to ear the entire set. very tops indeed. AND i saw mrs looch.
jerry is a fucking cack
ah yes that will be a good night then
I haven't seen a crowd getting into a band that much in a while. They were loving it.
I also reckon I haven't seen a band getting into a crowd that much in a while. Also lovin' it.
Hi Mrs Looch! So nice to see you again.
I should start another thread, but I'll do it here, as well:
HAPPY HATE ME NOTS - EAST COAST TOUR
Reformed Sydney band HAPPY HATE ME NOTS follow up the release of their 2CD anthology The Good That's Been Done, and subsequent Sydney launch show (Sat 15th July), with a full national tour this August and September taking in headline shows and supports to both Radio Birdman on their Zeno Beach album tour, as well as an East Coast run with UK punk-pop legends Buzzcocks.
The roots of the Happy Hate Me Nots lie in Positive Hatred, a Civic Hotel era Sydney punk band, who performed their Clash and Stiff Little Fingers inspired originals to a bunch of third generation punks looking for kicks. Following the demise of that band, singer/guitarist Paul Berwick and lead guitarist Tim McKay formed hi-energy pop band the Happy Hate Me Nots. Drawing influence from The Jam, The Sound, The Clash and a variety of other mod, punk and post-punk influences, the Happy Hate Me Nots would then produce a succession of passionate power pop recordings including the classics Salt Sour & Brighton, Don’t Move Too Far and Praise For Fortune, all released on the burgeoning Waterfront record label, home to contemporaries The Eastern Dark, Ups & Downs, Hard-Ons and Ratcat.
The band’s only full-length album Out was released in August 1988 and the Happy Hate Me Nots found their first (and only) American release via influential independent label Rough Trade around the same time. A restructure within that label at their San Francisco base, however, reduced the likelihood of a planned US tour, which unfortunately slowed the band’s momentum. A final single I Could See It Coming and then mini-album A Place to Live would follow in 1991, before what can only be called a premature retirement took place.
The ‘Hate Me Nots had shaped their sound in the mid 80’s period when a new rock beast was growing worldwide but had yet to become embraced by a more mainstream audience. The resulting “Indie Crossover” which helped the success of bands like The Hummingbirds, Ratcat and You Am I, had not yet occurred, but the Happy Hate Me Nots were part of the Australian contribution to that magic moment. We can now pay respect to these innovators by giving them a presence in today’s market.
If you missed the Happy Hate Me Nots the first time around then there is no reason to miss them now. See below for ticketing details.
Thursday 10th August: Canberra - ANU (with Radio Birdman)
Tickets $33.60 (includes GST & booking fees - some transaction fees may apply) from Ticketek: All outlets (phone: 132-849) or online: www.ticketek.com.au or Landspeed Records (02) 6248 9220
Saturday 12th August: Caringbah Bizzos + The Forevers
Tickets $15 at the door only.
Thurs 7th September: Byron Bay - Great Northern Hotel (with Buzzcocks)
Tickets $36.50 + bf from the Venue, phone charge: 1300-762545, online @ www.byronbayentertainment.com, the ABC Centre Ballina phone: 6686-2436 and Music Bizarre Lismore phone: 66223262
Friday 8th September: Brisbane, The Zoo (with Buzzcocks)
Tickets $40.00 + bf. Available online from: www.thezoo.com.au. Also Rocking Horse and Skinnys Record Stores.
Saturday 9th September: Sydney, Metro (30 Years of Punk Spectacular with Buzzcocks, The Thought Criminals & Mach Pelican )
Tickets $48.00 + bf. Available from www.moshtix.com and all moshtix outlets, from the Metro Theatre. Ph: 02-92872000, online www.metrotheatre.com.au or in person at the box office 624 George Street, Sydney
Wednesday 13th September: Newcastle, Cambridge Tavern (with Buzzcocks)
Tickets $35.00 + bf from from Venue, Beaumont St Beat, The Rock Shop or www.bigtix.com.au
Friday 15th September: Melbourne - Corner Hotel (with Buzzcocks & Eddy Current Suppression Ring)
Tickets $44.00 + bf available online from www.cornerhotel.com. Also available from the Corner Hotel box office. Phone bookings: 03-9427-9198. Presented by Beat Magazine
Saturday 16th September: Melbourne - The Tote (supports TBC)
Tickets $16 at the door only.
Happy Hate Me Nots - The Good That's Been Done (An Anthology) is out now on Feel Presents through Shock distribution.
was an unreal gig. so bloody tight and no bullshit. and my god, fark the general sound was good, real "hit-you-in-the-chest" full and powerful
Tonite at the Tote !
jeez guys thanks for telling me there was a new album out
i was just listening to them! why don't they play in Melbourne?
good question! when i saw them at the toot they played to 20 people or thereabouts, might be part of the reason..