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The Resume

    (1985- )
    Born in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
    Notable members:
    Peter Furler - lead vocalist, drummer (1985- )
    Jeff Frankenstein – keyboardist, bassist (1993- )
    Duncan Phillips – drummer (1993- )
    Paul Colman – guitarist, bassist (2006- )
    John James – lead vocalist (1985-1997)
    Phil Joel – bassist (1995-2006)
    Released albums ‘Read All About It,’ ‘Hell is for Wimps,’ ‘Boys Will Be Boyz,’ ‘Not Ashamed,’ ‘Going Public,’ ‘Take Me to Your Leader,’ ‘Step Up to the Microphone,’ ‘Love Liberty Disco,’ ‘Thrive,’ ‘Adoration,’ ‘Devotion’ and ‘Go’
    Songs include ‘Shine,’ ‘Breakfast,’ ‘Reality,’ ‘Entertaining Angels,’ ‘He Reigns’ and ‘You Are My King (Amazing Love)’

Why they might be annoying:

    They were originally ‘The News’ but changed it since an American band was using that name.
    They had a disco-inspired album called ‘Love Liberty Disco.’
    They went through many lineup changes.
    They announced that original lead vocalist James left the group to become a pastor.
    In reality, he departed due to alcohol abuse.
    Some of their promotional photos have the rest of the band looking at random places while Furler looks directly at the camera.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Furler successfully transitioned from drummer to lead vocalist after James’ departure.
    Their lyrics are witty.
    They sing about subjects that range from breakfast cereal to a kid running away to join the circus.
    They have members from Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
    Their concerts feature Furler and Phillips having ‘drum-offs’ on rotating drum kits.
    They have been one of the most popular Christian rock acts for a long period of time.

Credit: Hoxy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 17 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 13 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 40 Votes: 67.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 131 Votes: 48.09% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 51.11% Annoying