The Frenetics
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec , Canada |
| Products | Punk rock music, albums, EPs |
The Frenetics were a punk rock group originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, established in 1999.
History
Prior to forming The Frenetics, Malcolm Bauld served as guitarist and lead singer for the Montreal punk ensemble Sissy Havoc, which released the album NineSevenDemos in 1998. In 1999, Bauld teamed up with drummer Anne Gauthier to create The Frenetics, initially a trio blending punk and power pop characterized by energetic and memorable tunes. Their initial release, the Scenery EP (2000, Grenadine Records), garnered media interest and facilitated their inaugural nationwide Canadian tour with bassist Simon Nixon.
Their debut full album, These Mistakes Took Years of Practice (2001), was produced by Greg Smith and released under the Union Label Group. This record featured bassist Philippe Tremblay and received favorable critiques, with Exclaim! praising it as "fast, blending punk and mod with melodic rock." The band embarked on extensive tours across North America, including performing at the 2001 Montreal stop of the Warped Tour. Concurrently, Gauthier also played drums for the all-female Montreal band the Nags, while Bauld briefly fronted the Deadenders.
In 2004, The Frenetics unveiled their sophomore album Grey Veins to the Parking Lot, introducing Alex Seliger on bass. The recording sessions took place at House Of Miracles in London, Ontario with Andy Magoffin and at Montreal’s Breakglass Studios. This album featured collaborations with members from The Planet Smashers, Kobayashi, Parkside Jones, and guest vocals by Greg MacPherson. It was met with widespread critical acclaim and secured a nomination from the Montreal International Music Initiative. The band supported this release with a tour across North America.
Following their breakup in 2005, Malcolm Bauld embarked on a solo path and contributed to various projects such as Pawa Up First and Yesterday's Ring—appearing on their album Diamonds In The Ditch (Suburban Home Records). He issued solo EPs in 2005 and later released the full-length album Covered in Dust through Art of the Underground in 2008. Anne Gauthier went on to perform with Hot Springs, Kickers, and TR/ST before advancing to become head engineer at La La Land Studios located in Kentucky.
Full-length albums
- 2001: These Mistakes Took Years of Practice (Union Label Group)
- 2004: Grey Veins to the Parking Lot (Union Label Group)
EPs and singles
- 2000: Scenery EP (Grenadine Records)
- 2002: Countdown Radio - Split 7 inch with Nakatomi Plaza (Fans Of Bad Productions Records)
Other contributions
- 2000: Sick & Twisted 2 compilation - Wintertime (Sick & Twisted Records)
- 2001: Amp Records Has A Hard-On For Tromaville.com - Scenery (AMP Records)
- 2002: Syrup & Gasoline vol 2 - Wishful Thinking (Grenadine Records)
- 2004: 48ieme parallele - Running Up (New Romance for Kids Records)
- 2004: Montreal Spirit - A Dare To Care Records Family Compilation - As far as I Know (Dare to Care Records)