Cosmic Psychos

Australian three-piece punk/rock band from Melbourne noted for a raw, crude sound and cited in reviews as influential on the Seattle grunge scene. In reviews the trio is named as Peter, Ross and Bill and their sound is compared to the Stooges and Motorhead.

From the DeBaser review: the band is described as a three-piece (Peter, Ross, Bill). The EP Down on the Farm (1985) and the album Go the Hack (1989) are mentioned. Review cites other records including a self-titled release and names songs such as "Going Down", "David Lee Roth", "Lost Cause", "Rip'n'Dig" and "She's Crackin' Up". Members of the Seattle scene (Mark Arm, Eddie Vedder, Donita Sparks) and producer Butch Vig are quoted in the review as saying the band was important for grunge. The review characterises their music as a crossover of Stooges and Motorhead.

DeBaser hosts a enthusiastic review of Cosmic Psychos focusing on their raw, trucker-ish punk and rock. The review highlights their influence on the Seattle grunge scene and praises Go the Hack. Key comparisons: Stooges + Motorhead.

For:Fans of raw punk, grunge and garage rock; listeners of early alternative/underground rock.