The Cruel Sea
Founded: 1988
Location: Australia
The Cruel Sea are an Australian indie rock band from Sydney, New South Wales formed in late 1987. Originally an instrumental-only band, they became more popular when fronted by vocalist Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon and solo) in addition to Jim Elliott on drums, Ken Gormly on bass guitar, Dan Rumour on guitar and James Cruickshank on guitar and keyboards. Their albums include The Honeymoon Is Over (1993), Three Legged Dog (1995) and Over Easy (1998). Some of their best-known songs are "Better Get a Lawyer", "Takin' All Day", "The Honeymoon Is Over" and "Reckless Eyeballin'" – an instrumental track from their debut album Down Below that became the theme of Australian TV police drama, Blue Heelers. The band has won eight ARIA Music Awards including five in 1994 for work associated with The Honeymoon Is Over.
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The Cruel Sea Reveal 2025 Australian Tour
The band are touring in support of their first album in 23 years, 'Straight Into The Sun.'
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The Cruel Sea Detail First Album In 23 Years, ‘Straight Into The Sun’
'Straight Into The Sun' will be released in March 2025. Check out the title track now.
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All the label jostling and money being thrown around will be explored in the new season of 'Just Ace', which releases every Saturday morning.
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"The Cruel Sea’s return to the stage after ten years was a joyful triumph."
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"To play with The Cruel Sea was something I wasn’t sure would ever happen again. But believe me, it’s happening."
Tex Perkins Announces 30th Anniversary Edition Of The Cruel Sea's 'The Honeymoon Is Over'
The Honeymoon Is Over is coming to vinyl for the very first time to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
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