The Moodists were an Australian post-punk band. They were formed in late 1980 by Dave Graney on lead vocals, Clare Moore on drums and Steve Miller on guitar, all from punk group the Sputniks. They added bass guitarist Chris Walsh in early 1981, and in April 1983 added guitarist Mick Turner (ex-Sick Things, Fungus Brains). They issued their sole studio album, Thirsty's Calling, in April 1984. Turner left in January 1985 and the group disbanded in 1987.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have discovered the band in the spring of 1983 when he played their 'The Disciples Know' single. Further material from the band were played by the DJ including two sessions they recorded for his programmes between 1984 and 1985. He also added their 'Swingy George' track to the U.K. Buzz vinyl compilations for the American market.
Sessions[]
THE MOODISTS John Peel 9th May 1984
1. Recorded: 1984-05-09. First Broadcast: 21 May 1984. Repeated: 18 June 1984
- Some Kinda Jones / You Could Be His Killer / Who's The Chicken Hawk / Phantom Flight
2. Recorded: 1985-07-02. First Broadcast: 10 July 1985. Repeated: 31 July 1985, 24 September 1985
- Other Man / Bullet Rain / Take The Red Carpet Out Of Town / Justice And Money Too
Other Shows Played[]
- 10 March 1983: The Disciples Know (7") Red Flame
- 14 March 1983: The Disciples Know (7") Red Flame
- 20 March 1983 (BFBS): The Disciples Know (7") Red Flame
- 24 March 1983: The Disciples Know (7") Red Flame
- 10 April 1983 (BFBS): The Disciples Know (7") Red Flame
- 10 December 1983 (BFBS): Woken Strength (mini-album - Engine Shudder) Red Flame
- 1984
- 04 January 1984 (BFBS): Woken Strength (album - Engine Shudder) Red Flame
- Peel 1984 Bits And Pieces: Runaway (7") Red Flame
- 02 May 1984 (BFBS): Chevrolet Rise (7" - Runaway) Red Flame
- 08 May 1984: That's Frankie's Negative (album - Thirsty's Calling) Red Flame
- 09 May 1984 (BFBS): That's Frankie's Negative (album - Thirsty's Calling) Red Flame
- 23 May 1984 (BFBS): Do The Door, Friend (album - Thirsty's Calling) Red Flame
- Peel Late Oct 1984: Enough Legs to Live On (7") Red Flame
- 14 October 1984 (BFBS): Enough Legs To Live On (7") Red Flame
- 1985
- 22 January 1985: Do The Door, Friend (Cassette - Another Spark) Another Spark
- Chorchazade 1985: unknown
- 02 September 1985: Chevrolet Rise (12" - Double Life) Red Flame
- 02 December 1985: Justice And Money Too (12") Creation CRE022T
- 07 December 1985 (BFBS): You've Got Your Story (12" - Justice And Money Too) Creation CRE022T
- 10 December 1985: You've Got Your Story (12" - Justice And Money Too) Creation CRE022T
- 1986
- 09 January 1986 (BFBS): 'You've Got Your Story (12"-Justice And Money Too)' (Creation)
- 01 October 1986: Take The Red Carpet Out Of Town (12") T.I.M.