The Pictures

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For the finalists of the TV series Must Be The Music who had two top 50 hits in the UK, see Must Be The Music (TV series). For other uses, see The Picture.

The Pictures
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresRock
Years active2000–2012
(Reunions: 2018, 2019, 2021)
LabelsSmash Records, High Spot Recording Company
Associated actsYou Am I, The Scram, Deserters,The Ronson Hangup, Nunchuka Superfly, Mink Jaguar
MembersDavey Lane
Brett Wolfenden
Luke Thomas
Past membersLeigh White
Johnny T

The Pictures are an Australian rock band based in Melbourne. They were founded in 2000 as a side-project by Davey Lane, the lead guitarist of Australian alternative rock band You Am I.[1][2] The Pictures released three studio albums, as well as three EPs.

The Pictures debut album, Pieces of Eight, was recorded in February 2005 at Sing Sing Studios, Melbourne.[3] For that album, with Lane, on lead vocals and guitar, were Luke Thomas on vocals and bass guitar and Johnny T on vocals and drums.[4] In June the album peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums Chart.[5] Their debut single, "Pissin' with the Catman", reached the top 100 in May 2005 on the related ARIA Singles Chart.[6] Its follow-up, "I Don't Care", peaked at No. 37 in September.[7]

After drummer Johnny T left the band to focus on family life, The Pictures enlisted the help of Russell Hopkinson of You Am I and Joel Ellis of and Nunchukka Superfly on the 2008 album, Kicking Indifference. Their live line-up subsequently included Melbournian drummer, Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons (also formerly a member of The Hovercrafts). The Pictures also recorded a version of Kelis' Milkshake for Triple J's regular Like a Version segment, along with one of their own tracks.

By 2013, Lane had started his solo career and The Pictures had disbanded.[2]

The Pictures reunited in 2018 and 2019 for a small selection of Melbourne shows. In January 2021, Lane again announced the return of The Pictures via his Instagram page. The band performed their first show in nearly two years at Melbourne's Lulie Tavern in early February 2021.[8]

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • Pieces of Eight (Smash Records, 2005)
  • The Fantastic Sounds of the Pictures (Rarities) (2007)
  • Kicking Indifference (2008)

EPs[]

  • I Dealt a Rollercoaster (2002)
  • Somethin' I Don't Know (2003)
  • Singin' it Just to See (2004)

Singles[]

  • "Pissin' with the Catman" (2005) AUS: No. 78[6]
  • "I Don't Care" (2005) AUS: No. 37[7]
  • "Can You Hear It" (2009)

References[]

  1. ^ Boswell, Madeah; Cronau, Alissa; Lane, Davey. "The story of the project". possible.com. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Jolly, Nathan (22 October 2014). "Interview: Davey Lane". Max TV. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  3. ^ Pictures (2005), Pieces of eight, The Pictures. National Library of Australia, retrieved 9 June 2015
  4. ^ Cashmere, Paul (5 February 2005). "The Pictures Sign with Smash". Undercover News. Paul Cashmere, Ros O'Gorman. Archived from the original on 18 May 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  5. ^ "The ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 20 June 2005. Archived from the original on 20 July 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "The ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 5 September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Hung, Steffen. "Discography The Pictures [AU]" (ASP). Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  8. ^ Lane, Davey. "Davey Lane (@daveyhellolane)". Instagram. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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