Something with Numbers

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Something with Numbers
Origin Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Genres Indie rock
Alternative rock
Pop rock
Years active2001–2012
LabelsBelow Par
MembersTim Crocker
Jake Griggs
Trent Crawford
Scott Chapman
Lachlan West

Something with Numbers is a rock band based in Australia. The band was formed on the New South Wales Central Coast, in Australia, in 2001. They have released an EP and four studio albums in their 7-year career. Something with Numbers found success in 2006, with the release of "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)", which peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and placed No. 64 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2006. [1]

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History

2001–2005: Early history and first releases

Something with Numbers formed in 2001, coming out of the Central Coast punk scene in New South Wales. The name of the band derived from a friend's suggestion that the band's name should be "something with numbers" (meant in the vein of blink-182 or Sum 41). The band soon signed to small indie label, Below Par Records, and worked towards releasing their first EP, The Barnicles & Stripes , in 2002. Two years later, in 2004, Something with Numbers released their debut album, Etiquette .

2006–2007: Perfect Distraction

The band continued to grow their sound and in 2006 they made their commercial breakthrough, with the release of their second studio album Perfect Distraction in October of that year. Their Goodbye Mickey Finn tour saw them play around the country with up-and-coming bands The Inches and The Lazys . The album featured a range of styles and genres, touching on soul rock and their usual punk rock sound. It featured three singles. "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)" peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and placed No. 64 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2006. [1] The second single from the album was "Chase the Chaser", which failed to reach the ARIA Singles Chart; however, it did receive airplay on Australian music network, Channel V. Something with Numbers played at the Sydney Big Day Out on 25 January 2007. Channel V described the show as having the "best mosh of the day". Other notable concert appearances for the band have been alongside Lagwagon, Good Charlotte, Millencolin, The Ataris, Amber Calling and Panic! at the Disco.

2008–2010: Engineering the Soul

The band released their third album, Engineering the Soul , on 6 September 2008. They have returned from recording the album over nine weeks in March/April, at Mission Sound Studios, Brooklyn, New York, in the United States. The album was produced by Tim O'Heir. The first single off the new album was "Stay With Me Bright Eyes", which reached No. 48 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2008. [2] A music video was created for it. A second music video is planned, with the band advertising the filming to get extras for the video.

On 14 September 2008, Engineering the Soul debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart. [3]

2011–present: Maniac + 2011

In February 2011, Something with Numbers released news that they were writing for their fourth record. In a post on their Facebook page the band mentioned that fans should expect some new material in the later half of the year, and in addition to this, the band will most likely be going on tour to accompany the release.

In an interview with rock journalist Nick Milligan in August 2011, Grigg said of their fourth record: "I really want to make a heavy, catchy album. I don't particularly listen to heavy music anymore, but I enjoy playing it live. I want to write some energetic, heavy music that you can sing along to."

Something with Numbers performed at the Coaster festival in September 2011.

Members

Previous Members

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[4]
Etiquette
  • Released: September 2004
  • Label: Below Par (PAR 16)
  • Format: CD
Perfect Distraction
  • Released: 7 October 2006
  • Label: Below Par (PAR 25)
  • Format: CD, CD+DVD
37
Engineering the Soul
  • Released: 6 September 2008
  • Label: Below Par (PAR 35)
  • Format: CD, CD+DVD
20
Eleven Eleven
  • Released: 10 May 2013 [2]
  • Label: Stop Start Music (SSM54)
  • Format: CD

EPs

TitleDetails
The Barnicles & Stripes EP
  • Released: September 2002
  • Label: Below Par (PAR 04)
  • Format: CD

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[4]
2002"We Can Succeed"The Barnicles & Stripes E.P.
2004"On the Inside"Etiquette
2006"Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)"34Perfect Distraction
2007"Chase the Chaser"
"Goodbye Mickey Finn"
2008"Stay with Me Bright Eyes"52Engineering the Soul
"We'll Fight"
"89 Freedom Street"
2013"We Kill the Weekend"Eleven Eleven
"Wild One"

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2007 "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)" Breakthrough Artist - Single Nominated [5]

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