This week, Zak has The Scientists – arguably one of Australia’s greatest musical exports – spinning on repeat. Thanks to the release of the massive double-LP “A Place Called Bad” from Numero Group, it’s possible to hear the shape-shifting group morph from a dance-y, punk-edged sound (“Frantic Romantic”) to the haunting and howling swamp rock (“Swampland”) they’re remembered for today.

The Scientists have earned a cult following over the decades, and with good reason. They’ve been called the precursors to the grunge movement, but listen to their body of work and you’ll hear also hear echoes of 2000s punk legends like Jay Reatard.

Warren Ellis described The Scientists as “looking like they just crawled out of the ooze.” For when your October is starting to feel a little overly pumpkin-spiced, The Scientists might just be the antidote.

“A Place Called Bad,” by The Scientists

Available through Numero Group

This week, Zak has The Scientists – arguably one of Australia’s greatest musical exports – spinning on repeat. Thanks to the release of the massive double-LP “A Place Called Bad” from Numero Group, it’s possible to hear the shape-shifting group morph from a dance-y, punk-edged sound (“Frantic Romantic”) to the haunting and howling swamp rock (“Swampland”) they’re remembered for today.

The Scientists have earned a cult following over the decades, and with good reason. They’ve been called the precursors to the grunge movement, but listen to their body of work and you’ll hear also hear echoes of 2000s punk legends like Jay Reatard.

Warren Ellis described The Scientists as “looking like they just crawled out of the ooze.” For when your October is starting to feel a little overly pumpkin-spiced, The Scientists might just be the antidote.

“A Place Called Bad,” by The Scientists

Available through Numero Group