Axegrinder
1989 single by Hoodoo Gurus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Axegrinder (song)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
"Axegrinder" is a song by Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was released on RCA Records in July 1989 as the second single from their fourth studio album Magnum Cum Louder. The song peaked at number 58 on the ARIA charts.
Quick Facts Single by Hoodoo Gurus, from the album Magnum Cum Louder ...
"Axegrinder" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Single by Hoodoo Gurus | ||||
from the album Magnum Cum Louder | ||||
A-side | "Axegrinder" | |||
B-side | "Spaghetti Western" | |||
Released | July 1989 | |||
Genre | Hard rock[1] | |||
Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dave Faulkner, Brad Shepherd, Richard Grossman, Mark Kingsmill[2] | |||
Producer(s) | Hoodoo Gurus | |||
Hoodoo Gurus singles chronology | ||||
|
Close
In June 2000, Dave Faulkner said "I often describe 'Axegrinder' as the song that 'killed' Magnum Cum Louder. We had enjoyed considerable airplay for 'Come Anytime' but 'Axegrinder' stopped everything cold. Funnily enough, it became one of our biggest showstoppers in concert within 12 months.".[3]