Inspired by '80s post-punk greats like the Fleshtones, Dream Syndicate, and Gun Club, Texas music writer Michael Hall formed the rootsy pop Wild Seeds in 1984, on the cusp of Austin's much ballyhooed "New Sincerity" period. With Hall on lead vocals and guitar, French Acres (ex-Norvells) on drums, Russell Sanchez (ex-Skank) on bass, and Phil Reed on guitar, the band began playing parties and clubs and quickly found a place among likeminded acts like the True Believers, Doctor's Mob, and Zeitgeist. After replacing Sanchez with Julia Austin, the group released its debut, Life Is Grand (Life in Soul City), a 12" EP on the Aznut Music label
Check This Out
