MEO 245
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
MEO 245 was a new wave group originating from Australia, established in 1978 in Hobart, Tasmania. The lineup consisted of Paul Brickhill (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Campbell Laird (drums), Paul Northam (guitar, vocals), and Mick Wilson (bass). Wilson was initially replaced by Mark Kellett, who was subsequently succeeded by Anthony Moore. Their only studio album, Screen Memory, released in August 1981, entered the top 100 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart.
History
Initially operating under the name Guided Tour, the band moved to Melbourne in February 1979 and secured a contract with Mushroom Records. Their first single, "Lady Love," was issued in October 1980. Both "Lady Love" and "Other Places" (released July 1981) achieved chart positions within Australia. MEO 245 also performed on ABC TV’s Countdown, showcasing "Lady Love" and "Jewels" in October 1981.
The album Screen Memory, produced by Peter Dawkins at Sydney’s Studios 301, was recorded between May and July 1981 and reached No. 69 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart. Featuring a pop rock style influenced by English music, the album’s title was inspired by A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis.
During April and May of 1982, MEO 245 recorded a six-track EP titled Rites of Passage, co-produced by the band alongside John French at Richmond Recorders. This EP demonstrated a transition toward a more guitar-centric sound compared to their previous new wave approach. Two singles emerged from this release: "Sin City" in September and "Summer Girl" in November. Before the EP's launch, Kellett departed and was replaced by Moore.
By January 1983, Brickhill exited to join Little Heroes, which led to MEO 245 disbanding by March. Following the split, Laird became a member of Soldier of Fortune, while Northam joined Luxury Device.
In 1997, Mushroom Records issued a compilation CD that combined Screen Memory, Rites of Passage, and the standalone single "Lady Love."
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Screen Memory |
|
69 |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Rites of Passage |
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Lady Love" | non-album single | 43 |
| 1981 | "Marching Feet" | non-album single | - |
| "Other Places" | Screen Memory | 55 | |
| "Jewels (For Your Love)" | Screen Memory | - | |
| 1982 | "Sin City" | Rites of Passage | - |
| "Summer Girl" | Rites of Passage | - |