Formed in the hazy dusk of an autumn chemical binge early in 2005, Generals & Majors set out to take pop and rock away from the mindless, away from the mediocre; back to the inspired, back to the challenging. Original, engaging, eccentric and daring, these country raised Perth lads are fearlessly spitting into the wind of the mainstream without sacrificing accessibility. Add insightful and wildly intelligent lyrics (think Tom Waits and Bob Dylan crossed with Paul Simon and David Byrne and you’re getting close) to the already heady mix and you’ve got something this sleepy little city has never seen before.
Generals & Majors have taken influence from alternative greats like XTC, Talking Heads, Faith No More and countless others, but unlike most, strive to and succeed in not being derivative of these artists. They show an inherent diversity through having multiple songwriters with hyper-active palletes, always tempered with heavy handed quality control and a focus on focus, leaving them tightrope walking between bold simplicity and fearless complexity.
Now, with their bold self-titled EP released, Generals & Majors are ready to paint this town, this country and the world in camouflage.
“...Gave indie pop a new and improved face...”
“Side comfortably outside the box... eccentric pop.”
X-Press Magazine
“...Ultra impressive.”
“One of the true highlights [of the Next Big Thing, 2007]”
Drum Media Perth
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