Great Australian Albums Season 1 - The Triffids

Tags: Arts and Music, Documentaries

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Synopsis

The Triffids were hailed by the British music media as "one of the most influential and important bands to come from Australia" and their 1985 album Born Sandy Devotional, has more than contributed to their legacy. Led by singer and songwriter David McComb, The Triffids formed in Perth in 1978 and soon relocated to London, achieving popularity throughout Europe and becoming the first Australian group to feature on the cover of New Musical Express.

This compelling and poignant documentary remembers the songs of David McComb and revisits the making of this classic album as told by former band members Rob McComb, Alsy MacDonald, Jill Birt and "Evil" Graham Lee.

Duration

  1. 52

Produced by

  1. Larry Meltzer & Toby Creswell

Directed by

  1. Larry Meltzer

Genre

  1. Arts and Music, Documentaries

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