Groovy Aardvark - One Fine Day... (demo)

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Apolitical	03:31
	2	Slave to Your Stick	02:02
	3	Dive Or Die	01:44
	4	Covert Action	02:38
	5	Waiting On Deathrow	02:22

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Aryan Nations	02:24
	2	Stupid, Manic Dildos	01:03
	3	One Fine Day in the Land of Bodacious Babes	02:35
	4	Sneak Attack	03:35
	5	Bakker's Pie	02:56
	6	Epilogue	01:46

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Information/Write-up

Groovy Aardvark formed in Longueuil, Quebec in 1986, emerging from the south-shore Montreal underground at a moment when hardcore punk, metal, and progressive rock were colliding in unpredictable ways. Built around the songwriting and vocals of Vincent Peake, the band’s earliest incarnation included Danny Peake (drums), Marc-André Thibert (guitar), and Stéphane Vigeant (guitar). From the outset, Groovy Aardvark distinguished themselves by refusing stylistic boundaries—shifting tempos abruptly, stretching song structures, and pairing confrontational energy with dark humour and social commentary.

The group documented its formative years through a series of self-released cassette demos recorded between 1987 and 1991, including One Fine Day (1987) and The Late Race to Zero (1991). These recordings capture a raw, exploratory phase marked by long-form compositions, aggressive dynamics, and a strong progressive undercurrent that set them apart from conventional punk or metal acts circulating in Quebec at the time. The demo period also coincided with heavy live activity, cementing the band’s reputation for intense, unpredictable performances.

Groovy Aardvark’s first full-length album, Eater’s Digest (1994), marked a turning point. Recorded and produced with a more focused approach, the album presented a sharpened alternative-rock sound while retaining the band’s off-kilter structures and abrasive edge. Songs like “Ants Have No Chance” revealed a growing interest in social systems, conformity, and control—themes that would recur throughout the band’s catalogue. The album established Groovy Aardvark as a rising force within Quebec’s alternative scene.

The follow-up, Vacuum (1996), proved to be the band’s breakthrough. Released on MPV Records, the album balanced heavy riffs with sharper hooks and a clearer production aesthetic, helping propel the group toward a wider audience. While still uncompromising, Vacuum streamlined the band’s songwriting without sacrificing complexity, and it remains one of their most influential releases. By this period, the lineup had evolved, with Martin Dupuis joining on guitar and the band settling into a more stable configuration.

Groovy Aardvark continued to expand their sonic palette with Orycterope (1998), an album that leaned further into texture, rhythm, and bilingual expression. The record showcased a confident, mature band comfortable moving between abrasive rock, groove-heavy passages, and more experimental arrangements. That same era is documented on the live album Exit Stage Dive (Live) (1999), recorded during extensive touring and capturing the band’s formidable onstage power, extended arrangements, and improvisational edge.

In 2000, Groovy Aardvark released Fast Times at Longueuil High, a re-recording and reimagining of material from their earliest demo years. Rather than a nostalgia project, the album reframed their formative songs through the lens of a seasoned band, highlighting how their musical instincts had evolved while preserving the original spirit and intensity.

The studio album Masothérapie (2002) marked the final chapter of the band’s original run. Incorporating additional musicians and broader instrumentation—including brass, strings, and guest vocals—the album reflected a group unafraid to continue experimenting late into their career. While still rooted in alternative rock, Masothérapie embraced variety and collaboration, closing Groovy Aardvark’s discography on an exploratory note.

Across their career, Groovy Aardvark maintained a fiercely independent identity, blending punk ethos, progressive ambition, and sharp-edged commentary into a body of work that remains singular within Canadian rock history. Their influence persists through both their recordings and their role in shaping Quebec’s alternative rock landscape during the 1990s and early 2000s.
-Robert Williston

Musicians
Vincent Peake: vocals, guitar
Danny Peake: bass
Stéphane Vigeant: guitar
Marc-André Thibert: drums

Production
Produced by Groovy Aardvark
Engineered by Guy Joulanger
Recorded June / July 1987 at Studio Harmonie, Longueuil, Québec

We would like to thank the following people

Dave Royal
Marc-André
“LUC DIAMOND” Mastro
Chantal
“BRONX” Steve Boissonneault
Andrew “Mad” the Cat Garby
Dave “Dead” the Cat Garby
Le Freak “M-A”
S.A.T.
Vince Peake
Steve Lachance
Pierre de Montigny
Corey
Thierry Lachance
Mike Marshall
Cory
Danny
Stéphane
Chris “Hot Dog” Eldridge
Patrick
Yvan
Denis
Vincent Royal
Cremosis
S.M.D.
Groovy Aardvark
Decent Human Resources
Unmasked Society
Capitalist Alternative
T.V.
Nazi Azure
Choco Chips
Oblivion
Fatal Ass
S.O.M.
Hardcore Power
Lavoie
Chantal Bouchard
Julie Brossard
Lori-Ann Dubois
Sylvain
“Fuckers”
Humble Barrel Brewery
Absolute Just and Sorrow
Bouchard
Dave
Casquet
Big Meltdown
Alain Granger
Martial
The Passion Assed
Marc Dupuis
Sylvain from Bad News
Luc Hurdy
Julie
Le gang du mental
and the St-Hyacinthe gang
Émile for all the laughs
Tintin
all those we regretfully forgot
and all those who said they needed to be thanked by Simon

The Gang Bang Crew
Dave Royal: sound
Andrew Garby: lights
Martin Boissonneault: technique
Stéphane Leblanc: security

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