Magic Dirt

Magic Dirt is an Australian alternative rock band that was formed in 1991 in Geelong, Victoria. The original members included Dean Turner (bass, vocals), Adam Robertson (guitar, vocals), Raúl Sánchez (drums) and Tim Henwood (guitar, vocals). The band gained popularity in Australia in the mid-90s and released five studio albums: Friends in Danger (1994), Life Was Better (1996), What Are Rock Stars Doing Today? (1998), Tough Love (2002) and Dare (2005).

Their breakthrough album, Life Was Better, released in 1996, included the hit single "Dirty Jeans" which reached number 6 on the Australian Singles Chart and featured on the soundtrack for the Australian film, Love and Other Catastrophes. The album was certified gold in Australia and was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 1997 ARIA Awards.

Magic Dirt's most successful album was What Are Rock Stars Doing Today? which was released in 1998 and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album featured the hit single "Lemon Sunrise" which was certified gold and reached number 18 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

In 2002, the band released their fourth album Tough Love which peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album featured the singles "Life Was Better" and "Bad Taste".

Their fifth album Dare was released in 2005 and peaked at number 28 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album featured the singles "Chew" and "Crazy".

An interesting fact about Magic Dirt is that the band was heavily influenced by early grunge music and their sound has been described as a mix of punk, grunge, and classic rock.