Mental As Anything
Formed on a whim by a group of bored art students in search of free drinks, Australia's prankish Mental as Anything went on to forge a career spanning several decades, their tongues remaining planted firmly in cheek throughout the duration of their existence. Debuting in 1978, the Sydney-based group included singer/guitarist Reg Mombasa (born Chris O'Doherty), his bassist brother Peter O'Doherty, lead guitarist Martin Plaza, keyboardist Andrew "Greedy" Smith, and drummer Wayne Delisle; their first gig was held at a nearby hotel, with a pool table serving as a makeshift stage. Their early shows proved surprisingly successful, and soon Mental as Anything had earned enough of a cult following to record a single, 1979's "The Nips Are Getting Bigger"; it was a Top 20 hit down under, and when their debut LP, Get Wet, achieved similar success, the group was off and running.
10 comments:
thanks for the mentals.
You are very welcome.
You are saying this is a complete discography so where is "If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too LP 82" ? Perhaps the songs are captured in the greatest hits releases?
No, I have not said that, I only share on my blog what I have in my studio.
A very underrated band. I have a couple of their LPs. Thanks.
Could you fix the Mediafire links for Mental as Anything please?
Yes thanksloads, and thank you for letting me know.
I will upload to Mega.
Thanks Ozzie for the Mentals share. I was not aware they made so many albums Great work
Thanks Rhodb, enjoy the lovely music my friend.
thank you for the new links. much appreciated.
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