Mental As Anything will bring the classics to Redcliffe Dolphins Leagues Club, where they are headlining Rockin’ 4 the Homeless 2.0.
On May 9th 2015, the band will join the likes of Phil Emmanuel, Steve Skinner, Faleepo Francisco and many more, united in an effort to raise awareness and much needed funds to fight against the plight of homelessness in the area. “It’s a great idea for someone to champion the cause of the unseen, really,” says Mental As Anything lead singer, Greedy Smith.
Over the years, Mental As Anything have released a multitude of top 30 hits including Too Many Times, Live It Up, If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too? and Mr Natural, all of which have become classics of the Australian music scene. The pinnacle of their career came in 2009, when their contribution to the music industry was formally recognised with an induction into the Aria Hall of Fame. Though these achievements are something of which the average musician could only dream, it is the little things, such as hearing their first song played on the radio, that continue to resonate strongly with the band.
Having become attuned to their audiences needs over the years, performing for packed out stadiums and festivals as well as more intimate gigs, one would expect the Mentals would have their set down pat. After all, they’ve played pretty much everywhere in Australia and internationally as well as having appearances booked until the end of the year. Regardless of this, they are just like any other band, trying to achieve that perfect performance each time they set foot on stage.
“We spent the last fifteen years trying to go back to the original source, the recordings how we played them on the day we recorded them. When we first started, we’d record them and we’d play them. We didn’t give much thought to doing faithful renditions. Now, we’re playing to generations younger who wouldn’t have seen us when we were playing like that in the 80s … It’s always a challenge to play them [the songs] properly. It’s amazing how much pleasure you get out of doing the job properly,” says Smith. “I know when I go to see one of my heroes; I get a bit disappointed if they’re doing some weird improvisation of it. I want to hear the song as I heard it on the radio as a kid.”
When all is said and done, the event will see thirty acts perform over three stages, providing audiences with a day to remember, some of which have never played on the same bill before. While the Mentals are looking forward to playing to fans both new and old when they perform at Rockin’ 4 the Homeless, the gig also gives them a chance to become punters themselves and catch up on music they may have missed out on whilst on tour. “I think people are going to get a face full of music,” says Smith.
Mental As Anything will perform at Rockin’ 4 the Homeless 2.0 on May 9th 2015.Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via http://www.rockin4thehomeless.com/ .
by JACKIE SMITH
Read the original article: http://www.cargoartmagazine.com.au/rockin-4-the-homeless-20-gets-mental.php
If you leave me, can I come too?
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We played at Crabfest in Mandurah last weekend and it made me pause and reflect on the changes I’ve seen in the places we’ve performed over the years. Since our first Crabfest appearance in the 90s Mandurah has exploded in every direction.
The old Peninsular Hotel where we first played has been replaced by large residential towers and the shore front park has been completed. It’s comforting to know the material we presented back then still works for the Mandurah punters today. Imagine if musical tastes changed like civic architecture!
Oh?……… They do you say?………….. Greedy
Dropped past Rowland S Howard lane at lunchtime today #liveitup #boysnextdoor
TracklistCD-1 The Nips Are Getting Bigger
CD-2 Egypt
CD-3 Come Around
CD-4 (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet
Written-By – Hamilton*, Gorman*
CD-5 If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?
CD-6 Too Many Times
CD-7 Berserk Warriors
CD-8 Let’s Cook
CD-9 I Didn’t Mean To Be Mean
CD-10 Close Again
CD-11 Spirit Got Lost
CD-12 Brain Brain
CD-13 Working For The Man
Written-By – Roy Orbison
CD-14 Apocalypso
CD-15 You’re So Strong
CD-16 Live It Up
CD-17 Date With Destiny
CD-18 –Martin Plaza Concrete And Clay
Written-By – Parker*, Moeller*
CD-19 Let’s Go To Paradise
CD-20 He’s Just No Good For You
CD-21 Rock ‘N’ Roll Music
Written-By – Chuck Berry
CD-22 The World Seems Difficult
CD-23 Mr Natural
CD-24 Nigel
DVD-1 You’re So Strong
DVD-2 Romeo And Juliet
Written-By – Hamilton*, Gorman*
DVD-3 If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?
DVD-4 Too Many Times
DVD-5 The Nips Are Getting Bigger
DVD-6 Close Again
DVD-7 Live It Up
DVD-8 Working For The Man
Written-By – Roy Orbison
DVD-9 I Didn’t Mean To Be Mean
DVD-10 Holiday In Auckland
DVD-11 Egypt
DVD-12 Berserk Warriors
DVD-13 Spirit Got Lost
DVD-14 Ready For You Now
DVD-15 Let’s Cook
DVD-16 Got Hit
DVD-17 Wouldn’t Try To Explain
DVD-18 Brain Brain
DVD-19 Apocalypso
DVD-20 Come Around
DVD-21 Date With Destiny
DVD-22 Big Wheel
DVD-23 Hold On
DVD-24 Let’s Go To Paradise
DVD-25 He’s Just No Good For You
DVD-26 Don’t Tell Me Now
DVD-27 Love Me Tender
Written-By – Elvis Presley, Matson*
DVD-28 Rock’n’Roll Music
Written-By – Chuck Berry
DVD-29 The World Seems Difficult
DVD-30 Baby You’re Wild
DVD-31 Overwhelmed
DVD-32 Mr Natural
DVD-33 Nigel
DVD-34 Whole Wide World
Written-By – Eric Goulden
DVD-35 Calling Colin
DVD-36 Just My Luck
DVD-37 The Nips Are Getting Bigger (Live)
DVD-38 Monumental
DVD-39 Monumental II
Design – Dan O’Brien (2)
Liner Notes – Glenn A. Baker
Photography By [Front Cover Photograph By] – Jeremy Fabinyi
Written-By – Greedy Smith (tracks: CD-6, CD-11, CD-15 to CD-17, CD-19, CD-20, CD-22, DVD-1, DVD-4, DVD-7, DVD-13, DVD-21, DVD-24, DVD-25, DVD-29, DVD-31, DVD-), Martin Plaza (tracks: CD-1, CD-3, CD-5, CD-8, CD-9, CD-14, CD-23, DVD-3, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-14, DVD-15, DVD-17, DVD-19, DVD-20, DVD-22, DVD-26, DVD-32, DVD-36, DVD-37), Peter O’Doherty (tracks: CD-7, CD-10, CD-12, DVD-6, DVD-12, DVD-16, DVD-18, DVD-23, DVD-30, DVD-35), Reg Mombassa (tracks: CD-2, CD-11, CD-14, CD-24, DVD-10, DVD-11, DVD-13, DVD-19, DVD-33)
DVD is divided into three sections:
– Song Select – 37 Video Clips
– Monumental – Key Singles and Documentary Footage
– Monumental II – The Follow Up Hits
Both Monumental sections present video clips in a faux feature documentary style, linked by comedic and other documentary material. Though titled “Monumental” on the DVD menu, within the feature itself it is titled “Monumental As Anything”. The video clips from the two Monumental sections are able to be individually selected in the Song Select section.
Sticker on jewel case
CD/DVD SET
24 GREATEST HITS
Including The Nips Are Getting Bigger,
Too Many Times & Live It Up!
PLUS BONUS DVD
Featuring 37 Iconic Video Clips 5186539165
Tracks CD-1 to CD-9, CD-11 to CD-17, CD-19 to CD-24 ? 1999 Festival Records Pty Limited
Tracks CD-10, CD-18 ? 2009 Warner Music Australia
Tracks DVD-1 to DVD-19 ? 1985 Syray Pty Ltd.
Tracks DVD-20 to DVD-37 ? 1999 Festival Records
Artwork © 2009 Warner Music Australia Pty Limited.
Bonus DVD features iconic videos Monumental and Monumental 2, never previously released on DVD. This includes more than 2 hours of their greatest music videos, snippets of interviews and documentary footage!
All Recordings ? 2009 Warner Music Australia Pty Limited. Artwork © 2009 Warner Music Australia Pty Limited. Marketed in Australia by Warner Music Australia Pty Limited under exclusive licence. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Australia [Warner logo] A Warner Music Group Company.
All Recordings ? 2009 Warner Music Australia Pty Limited. Artwork © 2008 2009 Warner Music Australia Pty Limited. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Australia [Warner logo] A Warner Music Group Company.
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Recorded live at The Basement, Sydney in 2003, this electric show sees The Mentals at their rocking best and features all their classic hits including :Live It Up, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too, The Nips Are Getting Bigger, Come Around, plus a couple of surprises.
Release Date: 30/6/2008
Production Year: 2003
Genre: Music / Pop/Rock- General
Rating: M15+ – Mature
Low level coarse language
System: PAL
Colour/B&W: Colour
Distributor: Shock Records
Number of Discs: 1
Running Time: 103 minutes
Barcode/EAN: 3000000068588
Alternative covers:
1 Women
2 Hold On
3 Wheels Of Love
Co-producer – Adam Warnock (tracks: 2), Andy Sidari (tracks: 1), Tony Hunt (2) (tracks: 2)
Edited By [Single Edit] – Russell McKean (tracks: 1)
Engineer – James Freud (tracks: 3)
Mixed By – David Hemmings (2) (tracks: 1), Martin Plaza (tracks: 1)
Piano – Scott Saunders (3) (tracks: 2)
Producer – Martin Plaza (tracks: 1, 2)
Written-By – James Freud (tracks: 3), Lou Reed (tracks: 1), Martin Plaza (tracks: 2, 3)
A Best Foot Foward
B Rollerina
Vinyl, 7″, Picture Sleeve
A Use Me All Over
B Ruby Baby
Vinyl, 7″, Picture Sleeve
Artist Martin Plaza
Release Title Use Me All Over
Date 1986
Recording Engineer John Bee
Producer Charles Fischer
Album Type Single
Label CBS
Genre Pop
Country AUSTRALIA
Project Type Mastering, Mixing
Studio Castlereagh St
Concrete And Clay 2:46
New Suit 3:11
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