The Scientists
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The Scientists are a post-punk band from Perth, Western Australia, led by Kim Salmon, initially known as the Exterminators and then the Invaders.[1] The band had two primary incarnations: the Perth-based punk band of the late 1970s and the Sydney/London-based swamp rock band of the 1980s.
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Also known as | Exterminators, Invaders |
Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Genres | Alternative rock, post-punk, noise rock, swamp rock, punk blues, garage punk, power pop (early) |
Years active | 1978–1987, 1995, 2007–present |
Labels | D.N.A. Records, White Rider Records, EMI Custom Records, Au Go Go Records, Big Time Records |
Members | Kim Salmon Boris Sujdovic Tony Thewlis Leanne Cowie (nee Chock) |
Past members | James Baker Roddy Radalj Denis Byrne Ben Juniper Ian Sharples Brett Rixon Richard Hertz Joe Presedo Nick Combe |
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In October 2010, Blood Red River (1983) was included in the list in the book 100 Best Australian Albums.[2]