The Clouds (Australian band)

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Clouds (also called just Clouds) are an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia formed in December 1989. The core of the group consisted of frontwomen Jodi Phillis (guitar and vocals) and Patricia "Trish" Young (bass and vocals). The line-up of The Clouds has changed several times with different drummers and lead guitarists. The Clouds' music is distinguished by rapid and unusual chord changes, creative bass guitar, and Phillis and Young's vocal harmonies. They released 4 albums and numerous EPs and singles before breaking up in 1997. They reformed in 2011.

History

1989–1993: Penny Century, Octopus & Thunderhead

The Clouds were one of Australia's most promising acts in the late 1980s and early 1990s,[1] along with other up-and-comers like Ratcat, Falling Joys, Tall Tales and True and The Hummingbirds.

The Clouds secured a recording contract with Red Eye Records in 1990 and began recording their debut EP in May which was released in October, titled Cloud Factory. The EP peaked at number 118 on the ARIA charts[2] In April 1991, they released the EP Loot, featuring the song "Soul Eater". Loot peaked at number 22 on the ARIA chart.[3]

In mid 1991, recording for the Penny Century album began. The album was released in October 1991, and peaked at number 23 on the ARIA Chart.[3] It spawned the singles "Hieronymous" and "Anthem".

In September 1992, the band released "Say It", the lead single from their second studio album Octopus which was released in October 1992. Octopus peaked at number 24 on the ARIA charts.[3]

In June 1993, recording began on the third album, Thunderhead. The lead single "Bower of Bliss" was released in August. Thunderhead was released in October, and peaked at number 30 on the ARIA chart.[3] The second single, "Alchemy's Dead" was released in December.

1994–1999: Futura and break up

In 1994, Clouds took a six-month tour to Europe and the United States, securing an American record deal with Elektra Records.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Whilst in London the EP Beetroot was recorded. It was released in Australia in October 1994 and peaked at number 65 on the ARIA chart.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Following the signing with Elektra Records Thunderhead was released in the United States in March 1995 along with numerous promotional singles.[4] However, shortly after these releases The Clouds were dumped by Elektra. Despite this setback, recording of new songs continued and two singles were released in 1995, "Aquamarine" and "Panel Van" in August and November 1995, respectively.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In May 1996, Red Eye Records released a re-released Penny Century which included a limited edition bonus CD of early songs called Pre-Raphaelite. This helped the album to reach gold accreditation in Australia (35,000 copies sold).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In November 1996, the band released their fourth studio album Futura which peaked at number 50 on the ARIA chart.[3] The group eventually disbanded in 1997.

In 1999, the compilation album Favourites was released.

2000–present: reformation

Although Phillis was living in a small town in Tasmania and Young was living in London, the two occasionally reunited over the years to perform a few shows. Phillis went on to form The Dearhunters and Roger Loves Betty, and also records and performs as a solo artist.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In late 2005, Phillis and Young resurfaced under the name The Girls from the Clouds, releasing a 5-track EP titled Lalalala. In April 2007, however, the duo announced they had disbanded again.[5]

The Clouds reunited to tour with Jesus Jones and The Wonder Stuff in August 2011.[6] In late 2011 and early 2012, the band toured Australia in The Clouds Reunion Tour.[7]

In February 2017, The Clouds released a new song, "Mabel's Bookshop" from an EP Zaffre, their first new music in 20 years.[8] Two more songs followed in 2017 and 2019.

They toured at the 2017 The Day on the Green with Blondie and Cyndi Lauper.

In December 2022, The Clouds toured in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Penny Century.[9]

Members

  • Jodi Phillis – guitar, vocals (1989–1997, 2005–2006,Template:Efn 2011–present)
  • Trish Young – bass, vocals (1989–1997, 2005–2006,Template:Efn 2011–present)
  • Robert Phelan – guitar (1989–1990)
  • Stuart Eadie – drums (1989–1991)
  • Dave Easton – guitar (1990–1996, 2011–present)
  • Andrew Byrne – drums (1992)
  • Raphael Whittingham – drums (1993–1997, 2011–present)
  • Ben Nightingale – guitar (1996–1997)

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[3] 		US CMJ
[10]
Penny Century 23 -
Octopus
  • Released: October 1992
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (517089-2)
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
 24 -
Thunderhead
  • Released: October 1993
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (521148-2)
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
 30 31
Futura
  • Released: November 1996
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (527983-2)
  • Formats: CD
 50 -

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[11]
Collage
  • Released: 1996 (US Only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Label: Altered Records (ALT 3114-2)
  • Formats: CD
  • Notes: EP tracks and demos recorded between 1991 and 1995.
 —
Favourites
  • Released: September 1999
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Universal (547911-2)
  • Formats: 2x CD
 181

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Extended play details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3][2][11]
Cloud Factory
  • Released: October 1990
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (877772-2)
  • Formats: CD, 2x7" LP, Cassette
 118
Loot
  • Released: April 1991
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (879855-2)
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette
 22
Beetroot
  • Released: November 1994
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (853997-2)
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
 65
Aquamarine
  • Released: August 1995
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (853997-2)
  • Formats: CD
 -
Panel Van
  • Released: November 1995
  • Label: Red Eye Records, Polydor (853997-2)
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
 72
Zaffre -

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
[3][11] 		US CMJ
[13]
"Hieronymus"/"Lucy's Eyes" 1991 45 - Penny Century
"Anthem" 1992 47 -
"Say It" 56 - Octopus
"Bower of Bliss" 1993 69 122 Thunderhead
"Alchemy's Dead" 125 -
"Boy of Air" 1994 - - Beetroot EP
"Panel Van" 1995 118 - Panel Van EP
"Aquamarine" - - Aquamarine EP
"Here Now"/"Down from the Sky" 1996 113 - Futura
"Never Say Forever" 1997 162 -
"Mabel's Bookshop"[8] 2017 - - Zaffre
"Beautiful Nothingness"[14] - - Non Album Single
"Check Us Out"[15] 2019 - - Non Album Single

Notes

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Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1992 Penny Century Breakthrough Artist - Album Nominated [16]
1994 Thunderhead Best Adult Alternative Album Nominated [17]

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References

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