GROOM EPOCH
SCALAR TRAILS (2014)
Tracks
- Endless Wars Endless Lies (3:53)
- Moonshine Art Collective (4:36)
- Drug Against Wars (4:17)
- Cloudy Day Sundial (5:32) –
- Museum of High Altitude (4:02) –
- Stargates Wormholes Portals (3:23)
- Sun Grazer (3:26)
- Comet Temple (3:29)
- Light Sprinkle (3:52)
- Safe Rebellion (3:33)
- Remote View (4:13)
- Magnetic Levitation (2:53)
Credits
Richard Ploog - vocals, drums and percussion
Cub Callaway - guitar and backing vocals
Phil Hall - bass
John Hoey - keyboards
Alex Ross - brass
Written and produced by Richard Ploog and Cub Callaway
Recorded at Broken Knee Studios
Releases
- CD On Demand - Mind Kontrol Records GE01 (Australia) - Aug. 16, 2014 - Available at Amazon
- Digital Download - Mind Kontrol Records (Australia) - Aug. 16, 2014 - Available at Amazon, Apple Music and CD Universe
Notes
Marketing blurb:
Groom Epoch's debut album Scalar Trails is a showcase for the diverse musical talents of Richard Ploog, the former drummer of The Church. Richard's musical magic contributed to many of the well known hits from the 1980s such as Reptile and Metropolis. Groom Epoch also features former members of The Saints (Cub Callaway), Died Pretty (John Hoey) and The Lime Spiders (Phil Hall).
Scalar Trails was written and produced by Richard and Cub, and recorded at Cub's Broken Knee Studios. Cub Callaway has played a significant role in Australian independent music over the last 30 years, working with Ed Keupper, The Triffids, Louis Tillet and Damien Lovelock, and producing many internationally acclaimed albums.
Reviews & Comments
COSMIC ARTIFICE (2017)
Cosmic Artifice (5:28) – /
Credits
Richard Ploog - vocals, drums and percussion
Amanda Brown - violin and auto-harp
Brett Myers - lead guitar
John Hoey - keyboards
Phil Hall - bass
Ash Wanders - rhythm guitar
Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - Nov. 20, 2017 - Available at Amazon and Technics
Notes
This single is from their 2nd album, "Solar Warden," released on April 20, 2018.
EARTH FIRST (2018)
Earth First (5:02) – /
Credits
Richard Ploog - vocals, drums and percussion
Amanda Brown - violin and auto-harp
Brett Myers - lead guitar
John Hoey - keyboards
Phil Hall - bass
Ash Wanders - rhythm guitar
Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - March 4, 2018 - Available at Amazon and Technics
Notes
This single is from their 2nd album, "Solar Warden," released on April 20, 2018.
SOLAR WARDEN (2018)
Tracks | Media | |
| 1. | Cosmic Artifice (5:28) | / |
| 2. | Problem Reaction Solution (4:26) | |
| 3. | Circus Revival (5:26) | |
| 4. | Earth First (5:02) | / |
| 5. | Give Up The Ghost (6:23) | |
| 6. | The Fed (5:22) | |
| 7. | The Key (5:37) | / |
| 8. | Fodder For Zion (4:10) | |
| 9. | Glimpse Of Infinity (4:32) | |
| 10. | Infectious Projection (5:09) | |
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Credits
Richard Ploog - vocals, drums, percussion
Amanda Brown - violin, auto-harp, vocals
Brett Myers - lead guitar, rhythm guitar
John Hoey - keyboards
Phil Hall - bass guitar
Ash Wanders - rhythm guitar
Phan Sjarif - engineer, co-production
Brent Murphy - additional engineer, additional guitar and keyboard
John Coates - pre-production
El Pelican - design
Patrick M. O'Connor - illustration
Written, arranged and produced by Richard Ploog
Releases
- CD - Golden Robot Records GOLDRR028 (Australia) - April 20, 2018 - Available at Social Family Records Store
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - April 20, 2018 - Available at Amazon and Apple Music
INITIATION (2019)
Tracks | Media | |
| 1. | Kiss of Creation (4:12) | |
| 2. | Thoughts of You (3:52) | |
| 3. | Under the Sun (4:41) | / |
| 4. | Meant to Be (4:10) | / |
| 5. | Initiation (4:47) | |
| 6. | Echo of You (3:47) | / |
| 7. | Higher Calling (4:34) | |
| 8. | Love Divine (3:21) | |
| 9. | Never Recover (5:07) | |
| 10. | Man on Mars (4:15) | |
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Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - Nov. 8, 2019 - Available on Multiple Platforms
SOFT EXPLOSION (2021)
Soft Explosion (4:11) –
Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - Aug. 30, 2021 - Available on Multiple Platforms
Notes
Marketing blurb:
'Soft Explosion', the new single from Groom Epoch, is now available to pre-save! Out August 30.
Mixed, mastered and co-produced by world acclaimed David Pendragon at Canberra studios, the song is a lush rockist's soirée into the ins and mostly outs of a lunatic's thought projection, coming at you from the bubbling cauldron that is Richard Ploog's imagination. This song evokes various scenescapes throughout the panoramic lyrics, backed by the acclaimed musicianship of the rock royalty elite of Australia.
YOUR NAME (2021)
Your Name (4:08) –
Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - Nov. 29, 2021 - Available on Multiple Platforms
Notes
Marketing blurb:
'Your Name' is a swaggering rock song featuring the exceptional talents of guitarist Goo, with help from Australian rock legends Died Pretty. With rich sounds that await the listener, the track explores the affairs of the heart and surrender. Co-produced by Richard Ploog and David Pendragon at Canberra Studios.
GLITTERY PRISM (2022)
Glittery Prism (4:51) –
Releases
- Digital Download - Golden Robot Records (Australia) - June 21, 2022 - Available on Multiple Platforms
Notes
Marketing blurb:
'Glittery Prism' offers a unique perspective on humanity's struggle to free itself from authority. Featuring guest vocals from Kim Yang and sonic production from David Pendragon, the track features gliding bass guitar underlying a wall of electric six strings and moody organ that offers up a spacey surreal sound.