Eddy Current Suppression Ring

The members of the garage punk band Eddy Current Suppression Ring met when they were working at a vinyl pressing plant in Ormond, Victoria, Australia. Inspired by hard-edged primitive rock in the manner of the Troggs and the Pagans, ECSR debuted with the 2004 single "Get Up Morning," and after a handful of 7"s and EPs, the band issued its self-titled debut LP on Dropkick in 2006. Dominated by tough, hooky tunes and no-frills musicianship, the album earned enthusiastic reviews. Released in 2008, Primary Colours arrived through the band's own label and became an unexpected crossover success, rising to number six on the Australian charts. Rush to Relax followed two years later. ~ Mark Deming