The Paradise Motel

The Paradise Motel are an independent Australian rock band that formed in Hobart, Tasmania. In 1994, they relocated to Melbourne and issued two albums on Mushroom Records, Still Life (1996) and Flight Paths (1998). After relocating to the United Kingdom, they released a third, Reworkings (1999), before disbanding in early 2000. The group reformed in January 2008 and released the albums, Australian Ghost Story (2010), I Still Hear Your Voice at Night (2011) and Oh Boy (2013).

History

1994–1998: Formation and early releases The Paradise Motel were formed in Hobart, Tasmania with Matt Aulich on electric guitar, Matt Bailey on bass guitar and Charles Bickford on acoustic guitar. ==Musical style==

Musical style

The Paradise Motel's instrumentation typically features two guitars (acoustic and electric), bass, drums, Hammond organ, pedal steel, and occasional accompaniment from a string quartet. The group was considered to be "sonically adventurous" with their frequent deconstruction and reinterpretation of their own songs. Much of the Paradise Motel's songwriting came from Bickford, whilst Aulich was responsible for most string and instrumental arrangements. ==Discography==

Discography

Albums EPs Other appearances • Three tracks were used on the Australian TV show, Heartbreak High in 1997 (Season 5): "Ashes" (on "Episode 92"), "German Girl" ("Episode 93") and "Bad Light" ("Episode 103"). • The Paradise Motel's songs "German Girl" and cover of The Cars' "Drive" appears in the soundtrack to the film, He Died with a Felafel in His Hand. • Songs by the band have appeared on several compilation CDs attached to magazines such as NME, Melody Maker and Select. ==Awards and nominations==

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. ==References==

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