The Bambi Molesters
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Sisak , Croatia |
| Products | Studio albums, singles, EPs |
The Bambi Molesters were a surf rock ensemble originating from Sisak, Croatia, established in 1995. They performed extensively throughout Croatia and Europe, often serving as the opening act for the American rock group R.E.M.. Over their career, they produced five studio albums released between 1997 and 2013. Partnering with Chris Eckman from the gothic-americana band The Walkabouts, they created a collaborative project known as "The Strange." In 2018, after a 23-year run, the band declared their breakup via Facebook, mentioning it was "time for a new era" without offering additional explanation.
Band members
- Lada Furlan Zaborac – bass guitar
- Hrvoje Zaborac – drums
- Dalibor Pavičić – guitar
- Dinko Tomljanović – guitar
Singles and EPs
- Play Out of Tune (Cassette), 1995
- Coastal Disturbance (7-inch EP), 1996
- Bikini Machines (7-inch), 1998
Studio albums
- Dumb Loud Hollow Twang (Dirty Old Town/Kamikaze Records, 1997/1998)
- Intensity! (Dancing Bear/Kamikaze Records, 1999)
- Sonic Bullets: 13 From The Hip (Dancing Bear, 2001)
- Dumb Loud Hollow Twang Deluxe (Dancing Bear, 2003)
- As The Dark Wave Swells (Dancing Bear, 2010)
Appearances on compilations
- Smells Like Surf Spirit, 1997
- Rolling Stone - Rare Trax, Vol. 5 Summer In The City, 1998
- Feathers, Wood & Aluminium, 1998
- Tuberider, 1999
- Monster Party 2000, 2000
- For A Few Guitars More, 2002
- Guitar Ace: Link Wray Tribute, 2003
- Bang Bang Soundtrack, 2006
- Projekt R.E.M.: Pure Energy Music, 2012
In popular culture
The song "Malaguena" from their third album, Sonic Bullets: 13 from the Hip, was included in the soundtrack of the Spanish period comedy-drama series Arde Madrid, specifically in the episode titled "Poco católica" aired in 2018. Additionally, "Chaotica," also from the same album, was featured in Season 5 of the television series Breaking Bad.