Action Group

about

There are two bands under this name: 1) Alternative band. 2) RAC band. ACTION GROUP 1) Action Group was formed in 2004 when Mark Donnelly and Peter Boggon got together to, (in their words) “simply write songs and just see what we can create.” There is no grand plan behind this project, however, their approach to songwriting has seen people and critics alike really taking a shine to the bands varied sound. Dylan Mitchell quickly joined the band and this is the current line up. PRESS “What they’re taking Action against isn’t defined, but one can only hope it’s the entourage of piss-weak bands who throw similar poses without a fraction of this lot’s guile and knowing assurance... Wonderful” (LIVE REVIEW) “An indie-pop quintet with a fine line in insistent choruses and electronic incursions, it’s easy to imagine some modest-budget production work turning them into serious contenders on the national scene. Everything they need is in place, from winning Pixies-style rockers like ‘Breaking Windows’ and ‘Monkey On My Back’ to the proto-Syd Barrett psychedelia of ‘Wedding Bell Craze’ and a Brian Wilsonesque penchant for echoing harmonies and technical experimentation. Somone just give them some money, and see how good they can be.” (ALBUM REVIEW) - The List Comparisons have been made to a variety of artists including, QOTSA, The Pixies, Beach Boys, Arcade Fire, Go Team! & many variations in between. “…coming from an entirely different direction Action Group, a dance-pu

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Greed

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Day of the Rope IV

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Ten Tracks: The Police Box, October 2008

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Day of The Rope vol.5 - A tribute to Ian Stuart Donaldson

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Day of the rope vol. 4

Drama & Action

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Day of the Rope vol.4

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Ten Tracks: The Police Box, January '09

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Ten Tracks: Hidden Door, January '10

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Ten Tracks: Hidden Door 2, March '09

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The Day of the Rope Vol. IV

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Under the Bridge Downtown III

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