Since their inception in Melbourne, Victoria in 1997, .hinge have been at the forefront of the Australian rock scene, showcasing their own inimitable, uncompromisingly original and infectious blend of music across the country. Following a series of now-rare EPs (Outwards and Coming at Me, self-titled and Gypsy) and their critically-acclaimed 2005 album (Something to Adore), .hinge released their new opus, The Rise & Fall of Living Great, in 2007. In concept, it is a commentary on the ebbs and flows, the push and pulls - and indeed the rise and fall - of the modern society. The Rise & Fall of Living Great is an album so vast in melodic texture and mood that it defies classification. Recorded and co-produced by ARIA Award-winner Peter Reggie Bowman, and mastered by Grammy Award-winner Scott Hull in Sony’s New York City studios, The Rise & Fall of Living Great continues the band’s refusal to follow musical trends, furthering their journey into uncharted musical territory, and cementing their place as one of Australia’s premier rock acts. In mid-2009, during the pre-recording of .hinge’s third album, .hinge’s guitarist, Rob Crimi, broke his wrist in several places and halted the bands progress. This resulted in the parting of .hinge.|Hinge disbanded in 2010 after 13 years together. .hinge is/was: Glenn Johnstone - vocals|Rob Crimi - guitar|Brock Collins - guitar|Tomek Kurpiewksi - bass/backing vocals|Kristian Popczyk - drums |
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