User:Echomec/The Ergot Derivative

History
The Ergot Derivative was a rock band based in the live pub music scene in 1990s Melbourne, Australia. The band was known for its originality and diverse musical styles its creativity and originality and for its live performances. The Ergot Derivative was formed in 1988 by Anthony MacLeod and Jamie Saxe and grew to a six piece ensemble accompanied by performance artists known as the Freak Squad.

The Ergot Derivative's 1995 album 'Tube Potato' was the first album to be launched online and available for music download

Discography

 * "If it hurts too much" 4 track vinyl EP (Discordia/Shock, 1991)
 * "Nu-Music sampler" Compilation CD - 1 track (Studio 52, 1991)
 * "The Elastic Tea Party" 3 EP CD, 5 tracks, (Discordia/MdS, 1992)
 * "The Best of Reel-to-Real" Compilation CD (1 track) (3RRR, 1992)
 * "Live in your Lounge-room" Compilation CD (1 track) (3RRR, 1993)
 * "In Fear of a Flat Earth" 15 track CD (Discordia/MdS, 1994)
 * "Way Over There" Sampler CD (3 tracks) (Way Over There, 1994)
 * "Tube Potato 9 track online album and CD" (Way Over There/Shock, 1995)
 * "Big Backyard CD Sampler No. 2" (1 track) (Big Backyard, 1995)
 * "Way Over There Catalogue" (Way Over There, 1998)
 * "The Last Archaeopteryx" 12 track online album and CD (Discordia, 1998)