well it's a age old power struggle,
and I can see it comin' up for miles,
when there's a fella tryna talk to ya,
WARNING! you'll be waiting for a while
do you have what she needs?
no you're not gonna get it there...
coz one thing I believe
is this construction is stuck here...
CHORUS
yeah he's gonna check you out,
wanna know what you're about
give a firm insolent pout
that's when he begins to doubt
Doubt
so where you goin baby?
does he make you wanna run far?
I don't think I blame ya honey....
his scent and movement is bizarre!
CHORUS
all you do is scream and shout,
wonders why he's in a drought
he wont even eat you out
that's when you begin to doubt
Doubt
Angus Leslie
James Bowers
Zak Pidd
Lewis Moody
Marty Holoubek
Gareth Thomson
Johnny Bassoon
Bovril Harrison
Louis King
Nick Piestch
There really, REALLY isn't anyone quite like the formidably talented, performatively irrepressible 10-piece that is Sex On Toast. They're fervidly dedicated to their craft. They're unconditionally vivacious. They're virtuosos of the tongue-in-cheek. And they're 'Ready' to unleash the goods once more.
It's a rare band that has the savvy to successfully combine retro production, tight 70s/60s inspired instrumentation, and lyrical commentary that bites harder than your Aunt's rabid chihuahua. And you'll want to listen again.
But Sex On Toast aren't content to leave it at that. Outrageous videos are fast becoming a band trademark - as anyone who's seen the clip for 'Oh Loretta!', featuring Molly Meldrum, can attest. The Tanzer-directed video for 'Doubt', with its use of soft-focus lens, Caddyshack-inspired mise en scene, and screwball exploration of male bravado, is every bit as waggish & winking as you'd expect.
'Ready' is the first EP but second release for Sex On Toast, who put out their self-titled debut LP in 2014. Produced by the band's frontman Angus Leslie & drummer Gareth Thomson and recorded at Tonay Studios the EP is a triumph of sleek pop savior faire, driven by the band's uncontainable effervescence.
credits
released April 1, 2016
(C) 2015 Tonay Records
Distribution by Kudos Records & Equinox Recordings
Produced by Angus Leslie and Gareth Thomson
Recorded by Jean-Paul Fung at Black Pearl Studios
Overdubs by Angus Leslie at Tonay Studios, and Stekki Studios
Additional Recording by Angus Arnold and Jordan Dempster
Editing by: Gareth Thomson, Angus Leslie & Jean-Paul Fung
Orchestral Percussion and Grand Piano recorded by Alex Beck at VCA Studios
Lead and background vocals recorded by Jean-Paul Fung at Albert's
Mixing and Additional Production by Jean-Paul Fung at Albert's
Additional Horn Arranging on Hold My Love (Part 2) by Nick Piestch
Mastered by Adam Dempsey at Jack the Bear’s Deluxe Mastering
SPECIAL THANKS:
Stephen Brooks, Mojo Juju, the Vaudeville Smash, Tanzer, The Cactus Channel, Astro Travellers, Hiatus Kaiyote, Paul Bender, Simon Mavin, Ian Pidd, Rose Pidd, Sue Giles, Cosi Jaala, Emma Watson, Si Jay Gould, Stu Hamm, Marcus Miller, Sarah O'Flaherty, Alex Beck, Luke, Madoo Jevons, Lewis Coleman, Ben Panucci, Christian Hemara, Andrew Bruce, The Elephant in the Room, A1 Bakery, Mr Truong's Vietnamese, Loretta Wilde, Cedar's Bakery, Nick Herrera, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Original Cast of Phantom, Simon Rickard, Nathan Sherri, Killer Pythons, Hugh Ponnuthurai, Lee Porter, Chinners, Tony Trangs, Kevin Simmonds, Bili Jenkins and Brisbane crew,
and finally, all the dep musicians. who suffered through our bullshit in-jokes in rehearsals and on the road.
Memories and Comeback Kid were my first introduction to this band. From then on - I've always gone to the Midnight for easy listening. Waiting for a bus - Standing in line - Going grocery shopping and pretty much everywhere and anywhere. You can listen to this track over and over again and I feel like it doesn't get old. solstra
I spent my New Year's hangover listening to "Sky Mall" on repeat, when I discovered my new favorite bass player. "Fugue State" is what you get if the Muscle Shoals musicians took a break to noodle around on Bach and eventually became my wake-up alarm. "First Place" reminds me of that scene in "Clerks" where Randal walks into the adult video store. t0cktock
My spirits are immediately lifted when I hear the first track in this album. "Funky Duck" is one of few songs that slaps without a drum kit. The rest of the album is a cozy cushion of zen; funky, upbeat, low-volume. This was my chicken soup when I got COVID at the beginning of the year. t0cktock