Girls like that don’t go for guys like us

Custard are another of those bands that were a staple in my formative years. Around long before I even knew decent music came out of Australia (except for Men at Work and Icehouse, of course). I think it could be considered that I jumped on the band wagon very late with these guys, possibly being influenced mostly by the older brother of a friend. 

Just as I have a look at some information on the trusty internet I’m seeing early recordings that I never knew existed. I can also show you this, yes! another possibly drunken zine interview from the depths of my younger years.

Forming in the early 90’s in Brisbane, Queensland these guys were a regular on the touring and festival scene for millions of years. One highlight for me (that’s who we’re focusing on, after all) was a particular show at Newcastle University, early 1999, Custard headling with my favourite band on earth, the Super Furry Animals, coming in a close second on the bill.

Sadly, not long after that fateful day the guys ended up going there separate ways, but not before putting out several top notch albums: Buttercup/Bedford, Wahooti Fandango, Wisenheimer, We Have the Technology and Loverama (of which someone has nicked my copy).

The unmistakable voice of Dave McCormack; mostly cheesy and poppy type songs with not overly profound lyrics, but hey, it’s the melody that counts in my books!

I dont think i’d even light to try and and pick a song or even an album that I would consider to be my favourite, let alone the best.
What I can say is, that although it was a shame that Custard broke up, it has been a blessing in disguise with a range of various other projects being embarked upon by the ex-Custard boys.

i’m sure there’s more, feel free to hunt me down and give me a beating if you are angered by my lack of knowledge.

Sal