Method originally came together in the Blue Mountains town of Katoomba to the west of Sydney, Australia. Thrown together as a rhythm section for a local jam night, Bill Jacobi and Frank Corby soon discovered their musical common ground and a mutual passion for rhythmic expression.
With the skeletal combination of acoustic guitar, drums and vocals; and with the shear rhythmic intensity of their performance and the passion of their songwriting; the duo have been winning over audiences ever since.
The bands first CD 'RYTHMETHOD' was recorded by John Kelly in his Lawson studio and is a direct expression of that raw and uncluttered approach that makes their live performances so commanding.
Methods members have always maintained involvement with a number of other acts. More often seen as bassist for Floyd Vincent's Childbrides, Bill has also toured and recorded with the Warumpi Band, Goanna, Neil Murray, Shane Howard and The Stiff Gins. Frank has also lent his skills to a variety of acts, which has seen him recording and touring all over the U.S. and Australia, as well as a tour of Brazil with Gang Gajang. He is currently filling the drum seat with The Bondi Cigars.
Methods most recent album, entitled 'GRITS...' was released in September of 2001.
With additional instrumentation added to most tracks creating a bigger and broader soundscape, the focus is still centered on the interaction between the drums, the acoustic guitar and the vocals. Songs that look, with varying degrees of honesty and cynicism at pieces of life as varied as the perils of road food and demolition work, to the shortcomings of long distance relationships. The album is a strong body of work that pulls no punches and tells no lies. |
