THIS IS SYDNEY WAIL ?

Rip It Up, Issue 224, 1 April 1996, Page 9

THIS IS SYDNEY WAIL ?

Shock, horror! A bad TISM review from across the Tasman. But what can us TlSMites expect form a band who pisses on the music industry and provides a great time while they’re at it! Yes, a great time, happiness... fun'. Stuff the boring orthodox love songs, and songs about pain and politics; ‘This Is Serious Mum’ provide relief from such shite through disco schlock such as ‘Defecate on My Face’, ‘Existentialism’, ‘l’m Interested in Apathy’, etc. Actually, while I’m at it, let me give you some more unwelcomed insight into by balaclavaed babies: 1) They’ve been at it since 1986. 2) They've got four CDs, two EPs, a box set, a book, four videos and two of Australia’s highest selling comics under their belts. 3) They have a sack full of industry awards (for some unknown reason!). Lastly (it undoubtedly will be surprising to you), TISM broke the record regarding crowd attendance for Melbourne venue the Palace. The record was previously held by Nirvana'. So, to the point, if you need relief from your Green Days, Nick Caves and Pearl Jams, get your hands on some classic TISM. Hey, John Russell, you may be surprised. Yvette, Sydney. PS: Ed, could you possibly give an explanation as to why there were six members of TISM at the Auckland BDO, not seven? Thanx, great mag! Editor Replies: Six or seven members, why do they only have one song?