28 Days
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28 Days are a punk rock
band formed in Bacchus Marsh
, Australia
during 1997. At their career peak, they had a #1 album (Upstyledown) on the Australian ARIAnet Albums Chart and also a #12 single ("Rip It Up") on the ARIAnet Singles Chart.
The band's constant members are Jay Dunne
(vocals), Simon Hepburn
aka 'Hep' (guitar), and Damian Gardiner (bass). Original drummer Adam was replaced by Scott Murray in 2000. On 18 November 2001, Murray died after being hit by a car in the Melbourne
suburb of Prahran. Vinnie Jukic then briefly filled in the drum role until Adrian Griffin
joined, and Griffin would go on to stay until the band's dissolution. For the album Extremist Makeover, the drums were laid down by Matt Bray.The band came out of Hiatus in December 2009 to support long time friends Bodyjar on their 'End is Now' Tour. 28 Days have announced that they are currently writing an LP with new drummer Dan Kerby (previously of Behind Crimson Eyes) who joined the band at the beginning of 2011.
With the introduction of Jay Howard (aka DJ Jedi Master Jay) on turntables
and samples, the more hard-edged, rap-influenced singles of 2000, "Here We Go/Sucker" and "Rip It Up", boosted 28 Days' audience. The latter peaked at #12 on the ARIAnet Singles Chart, and the former featured in some editions of Mission: Impossible II soundtrack. When released later that June, their second album Upstyledown entered the ARIAnet album chart at #1, and would go gold. The year was rounded out with two further charting singles - the more reflective "Goodbye" and "Song For Jasmine", written for Simon Hepburn's young daughter.
28 Days' first home video When Dickheads Snap came out in 2001, featuring tour shots, and behind-the-scenes footage. The only other material to come out that year was the Apollo Four Forty collaboration, "Say What?", which charted in the ARIA Top 30. The rest of the year involved more touring and preparation for a new album, until the death of Scott Murray briefly halted their progress. With new drummer Vinnie Jukic, third album Stealing Chairs saw 28 Days into 2002, with its most popular single being the summary "What's The Deal?". Stealing Chairs charted in the ARIA Top 10 for a short period, but didn't capitalise on the success brought by Upstyledown.
The band received some negative publicity in February 2003 after members descended upon a gig by satirical Sydney-based band The Drugs
at Melbourne's Duke of Windsor Hotel late that month. 28 Days allegedly caused an estimated $4500 in damage to The Drugs' equipment, which included beer being poured over a laptop computer and amplifier, and The Drugs' hired van having three of its tyres slashed. Fans of 28 Days at the show were also believed to have graffitied The Drugs' merchandise stand and the venue's chalkboard. The motive for the attack was in regard to an open letter The Drugs' lead singer Ian Baddley posted on his band's website, accusing Jay Dunne of being homophobic and misogynistic at 28 Days' 2003 Big Day Out
appearances.
Following another quiet period, they released a new single "Like I Do" to little fanfare in 2004. It would be a taster for the band's fourth album Extremist Makeover. The album could only manage to scrape into the Top 40, whilst two further singles also charted poorly. Due to this slump in popularity, 28 Days left Festival Mushroom in November 2004, amid much controversy. It was suggested by many that they were dropped, but Damian Gardiner insisted on the band's official message board it was 28 Days' decision alone to leave the label.
Their last EP Bring 'Em Back
was released on 6 March 2006 on their own Rebel Scum label (through Sony/BMG); a new DVD When Dickheads Snap 3 was then sold at later 28 Days shows. Soon afterwards the band announced its 10 Years of Cheap Fame tour. The band retired late in 2007.
On 2 May 2009 they released a new demo song on their MySpace page. They supported Bodyjar
's farewell tour later that year in November 2009. This tour featured Dunne, Hepburn, Gardiner & Griffin, in addition to a new unidentified co-vocalist. During this tour, Dunne announced that 28 Days would return with a new album released late 2010.
28 Days capped off 2009 playing the 'Fistful of Awesome' showcase at Melbourne's Hi Fi Bar, with up and coming rock acts including super FLORENCE jam and Sheriff. The band returned in 2010 for a headlining tour of Australia supported by Behind Crimson Eyes.
The band has spent later 2010 and 2011 playing occasional rural dates and a number of special club appearances in capital cities across the nation. They have mentioned at recent shows that they have a new record in the works.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band formed in Bacchus Marsh
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
Bacchus Marsh is an urban centre and suburban locality in Victoria, Australia located approximately west of Melbourne and west of Melton. The population of the urban area is estimated at over 17,000 people, while the central locality is home to 5,566 people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
during 1997. At their career peak, they had a #1 album (Upstyledown) on the Australian ARIAnet Albums Chart and also a #12 single ("Rip It Up") on the ARIAnet Singles Chart.
The band's constant members are Jay Dunne
Jay Dunne
Jay Dunne was the singer of Melbourne punk rock band 28 Days. He is often referred to as 28 Jay and is respected throughout Australia for his hip hop/rap ability and style....
(vocals), Simon Hepburn
Simon Hepburn
Simon Hepburn is a songwriter and lead guitarist for the hip-hop, punk band 28 Days since 1997. Their second album, Upstyledown peaked at No. 1 on the Australian Recording Industry Association Albums Chart in 2000, he co-wrote, "Say What?" and "What's the Deal?" which both reached the top...
aka 'Hep' (guitar), and Damian Gardiner (bass). Original drummer Adam was replaced by Scott Murray in 2000. On 18 November 2001, Murray died after being hit by a car in the Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
suburb of Prahran. Vinnie Jukic then briefly filled in the drum role until Adrian Griffin
Adrian Griffin (drummer)
Adrian Griffin is an Australian-born drummer who played drums for the Melbourne band 28 Days and for Tom Ugly.-Biography:Griffin originally played bass for metal band AGaugeFor. AGaugeFor were formed in 1998 featuring Nathan Williams , Tim Manton and Griffin...
joined, and Griffin would go on to stay until the band's dissolution. For the album Extremist Makeover, the drums were laid down by Matt Bray.The band came out of Hiatus in December 2009 to support long time friends Bodyjar on their 'End is Now' Tour. 28 Days have announced that they are currently writing an LP with new drummer Dan Kerby (previously of Behind Crimson Eyes) who joined the band at the beginning of 2011.
History
After debuting with a one-sided 7" single "Ball of Hate" and the Sand CD single, 28 Days released their self-titled album in 1998 through the independent Stubble imprint. A year later they were picked up by Festival Mushroom's newly launched development label Sputnik, releasing the Kid Indestructible EP. The EP consolidated a following around Australia as a result of Triple J's constant rotation of the tracks "Kool" and "La Tune".With the introduction of Jay Howard (aka DJ Jedi Master Jay) on turntables
Phonograph
The phonograph record player, or gramophone is a device introduced in 1877 that has had continued common use for reproducing sound recordings, although when first developed, the phonograph was used to both record and reproduce sounds...
and samples, the more hard-edged, rap-influenced singles of 2000, "Here We Go/Sucker" and "Rip It Up", boosted 28 Days' audience. The latter peaked at #12 on the ARIAnet Singles Chart, and the former featured in some editions of Mission: Impossible II soundtrack. When released later that June, their second album Upstyledown entered the ARIAnet album chart at #1, and would go gold. The year was rounded out with two further charting singles - the more reflective "Goodbye" and "Song For Jasmine", written for Simon Hepburn's young daughter.
28 Days' first home video When Dickheads Snap came out in 2001, featuring tour shots, and behind-the-scenes footage. The only other material to come out that year was the Apollo Four Forty collaboration, "Say What?", which charted in the ARIA Top 30. The rest of the year involved more touring and preparation for a new album, until the death of Scott Murray briefly halted their progress. With new drummer Vinnie Jukic, third album Stealing Chairs saw 28 Days into 2002, with its most popular single being the summary "What's The Deal?". Stealing Chairs charted in the ARIA Top 10 for a short period, but didn't capitalise on the success brought by Upstyledown.
The band received some negative publicity in February 2003 after members descended upon a gig by satirical Sydney-based band The Drugs
The Drugs
The Drugs are an Australian alternative rock band from Sydney. Formed by Ian Baddley in 1992, they released their first single, "Pop Song", in 2000. Their debut album, Music's in Trouble, was released in 2002. Their second album, The Very Next Of, was released in 2004.They disbanded in 2004, but...
at Melbourne's Duke of Windsor Hotel late that month. 28 Days allegedly caused an estimated $4500 in damage to The Drugs' equipment, which included beer being poured over a laptop computer and amplifier, and The Drugs' hired van having three of its tyres slashed. Fans of 28 Days at the show were also believed to have graffitied The Drugs' merchandise stand and the venue's chalkboard. The motive for the attack was in regard to an open letter The Drugs' lead singer Ian Baddley posted on his band's website, accusing Jay Dunne of being homophobic and misogynistic at 28 Days' 2003 Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
appearances.
Following another quiet period, they released a new single "Like I Do" to little fanfare in 2004. It would be a taster for the band's fourth album Extremist Makeover. The album could only manage to scrape into the Top 40, whilst two further singles also charted poorly. Due to this slump in popularity, 28 Days left Festival Mushroom in November 2004, amid much controversy. It was suggested by many that they were dropped, but Damian Gardiner insisted on the band's official message board it was 28 Days' decision alone to leave the label.
Their last EP Bring 'Em Back
Bring 'Em Back
"Bring 'Em Back" is the first EP from 28 Days since forming their own independent label and leaving Mushroom Records.-Track listing:# Bring 'Em Back# The Pirate Song# If I Have To# On My Mind# Boom# Bow of Disappointment...
was released on 6 March 2006 on their own Rebel Scum label (through Sony/BMG); a new DVD When Dickheads Snap 3 was then sold at later 28 Days shows. Soon afterwards the band announced its 10 Years of Cheap Fame tour. The band retired late in 2007.
On 2 May 2009 they released a new demo song on their MySpace page. They supported Bodyjar
Bodyjar
Bodyjar were an Australian punk rock/pop punk band based in Melbourne. They began performing under the name Bodyjar in 1994; their previous names included Damnation and Helium.-History:...
's farewell tour later that year in November 2009. This tour featured Dunne, Hepburn, Gardiner & Griffin, in addition to a new unidentified co-vocalist. During this tour, Dunne announced that 28 Days would return with a new album released late 2010.
28 Days capped off 2009 playing the 'Fistful of Awesome' showcase at Melbourne's Hi Fi Bar, with up and coming rock acts including super FLORENCE jam and Sheriff. The band returned in 2010 for a headlining tour of Australia supported by Behind Crimson Eyes.
The band has spent later 2010 and 2011 playing occasional rural dates and a number of special club appearances in capital cities across the nation. They have mentioned at recent shows that they have a new record in the works.
Albums
- 28 Days28 Days (album)28 Days is the first album recorded by Australian punk/rock group 28 Days, released in 1998.-Track listing:#"Sand"#"Kool"#"Empty One"#"1988"#"She's Waiting"#"Friends"#"Rise Above"#"He Could Be"#"This Song's About You"#"Ball of Hate"#"28 Days"...
(1998) - UpstyledownUpstyledownUpstyledown is the second studio album by 28 Days, released in 2000. It debuted at #1 on the Australian ARIAnet Albums Chart.-Track listing:#"The Bird"#"Know the Score"#"Sucker"#"Jedi vs the Krust"#"Goodbye"#"Time for Us to Leave"#"Rip It Up"...
(2000) #1 - Stealing ChairsStealing ChairsStealing Chairs is the third album by 28 Days, released on September 17, 2002.Stealing Chairs was named for a favourite pastime of their late drummer, Scott Murray.-Track listing:...
(2002) #6 - Extremist MakeoverExtremist MakeoverExtremist Makeover is the 4th album by 28 Days.Extremist Makeover features "Use It" and the single "Birthday", along with a limited edition PC demo version of the Game "Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault".-Track listing:...
(2004) #31 - 10 Years of Cheap Fame10 Years of Cheap Fame10 Years of Cheap Fame is the fifth and last album by 28 Days.10 Years of Cheap Fame features several hit release singles from previous 28 Days albums, drawing especially from Upstyledown.-Track listing:# Rip It Up# Sucker# Say What# Goodbye...
(2007)
Singles
- "Ball of Hate" (7"Single (music)In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
) - "Sand" (1998)
- "Rip It Up " (2000) #12
- "Goodbye" (2000) #50 {bside "Drink It Up (live)"}
- "Song for Jasmine" (2000) #57
- "Say What?" (2001) (with Apollo Four Forty) #23
- "Take Me Away" (2002) #42
- "What's the Deal?" (2002) #32
- "Like I Do" (2004)
- "Use It" (2004) #75
- "Birthday" (2005) #66
- "Sing It To Me" (2010)
EPs
- "Uzumaki/28 Days Split"
- "Sommerset/28 Days Split"
- "Kid Indestructible" (1999)
- "Here We Go"/"Sucker" (2000) #21
- "Bring 'Em BackBring 'Em Back"Bring 'Em Back" is the first EP from 28 Days since forming their own independent label and leaving Mushroom Records.-Track listing:# Bring 'Em Back# The Pirate Song# If I Have To# On My Mind# Boom# Bow of Disappointment...
" (2006)