Nice (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Randall Lee |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Key people | Randall Lee, Susannah Stewart-Lindsay, Jo Packer, Francesca Bussey, Mark King |
| Products | Music albums: Nice (1992), Apple Pie (1993) |
Nice was an Australian indie rock group established in 1991, led by Randall Lee—formerly of The Cannanes and later associated with Ashtray Boy—who provided vocals and guitar. The lineup also included Susannah Stewart-Lindsay on guitar, previously a member of Rewind on the Paranoid Side, and Jo Packer on drums. During the recording of their debut album, Nice (1992), Francesca Bussey, who subsequently joined The Cannanes, played bass but departed mid-production and was credited as a guest musician. Mark King then took over bass duties.[1]
Their debut release, issued by the US label Feel Good All Over, highlighted Lee's signature dark jangle style. Although the songwriting displayed diversity, the album stood out within the indie rock genre due to its use of irregular time signatures and unique progressions. The opening track "Dear John" was later covered by the band Aden. Furthermore, "Theme from Nice" and "Circuit Diagram" were featured in the 1990s Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. The group's sophomore and final album, Apple Pie, marked a shift toward a broader pop sound that foreshadowed Lee's subsequent musical direction with Ashtray Boy.[2][3]