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A-side
  
"Axegrinder"

Released
  
August, 1989

Genre
  
Rock

B-side
  
"Spaghetti Western"

Format
  
7" vinylCD

Length
  
3:18

"Axegrinder" was a single by iconic Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was released on RCA Records in August, 1989 from their album Magnum Cum Louder; and was co-written by Dave Faulkner, Brad Shepherd, Richard Grossman and Mark Kingsmill. B side "Spaghetti Western" was also written by Faulkner.

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"I often describe "Axegrinder" as the song that 'killed' Magnum Cum Louder. We had enjoyed considerable airplay for "Come Anytime" (and prior singles) but "Axegrinder" stopped everything cold. Funnily enough, it became one of our biggest showstoppers in concert within 12 months." - Dave Faulkner.

Track listing

  1. "Axegrinder" (Dave Faulkner, Brad Shepherd, Richard Grossman, Mark Kingsmill)— 3:27
  2. "Spaghetti Western" (Dave Faulkner) — 3:23

Personnel

Credited to:

  • Richard Grossman — bass, backing vocals
  • Dave Faulkner — lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Mark Kingsmill — drums, vocals (grunts)
  • Brad Shepherd — guitar, backing vocals, harmonica
  • Producer — Hoodoo Gurus
  • Engineer — Alan Thorne
  • Mixer — David Thoener

    • References

    Axegrinder Wikipedia
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