The Terminals were a New Zealand alternative rock band. They released material on the Xpressway and Flying Nun labels.
History The band was formed in 1988, with several members being veterans of other bands. Vocalist Stephen Cogle and drummer Peter Stapleton had both been members of The Victor Dimisich Band in the early 1980s, Stapleton also playing with The Pin Group and Scorched Earth Policy.Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, , p. 1024 Guitarist Ross Humphries was an ex-member of The Pin Group, and Mick Elborado played bass and keyboards with Scorched Earth Policy. Signing to Flying Nun, the band's debut release was the Disconnect EP in 1988, followed by two albums for the label. Humphries was replaced by former Scorched Earth Policy guitarist Brian Crook. The band moved to the Xpressway label for their third album, Touch. Little Things followed in 1995.
Drummer and lyricist Peter Stapleton died in 2020.
Band members
Original line-up Stephen Cogle (guitar/vocals) Ross Humphries (guitar/vocals) Susan Heney (bass) Mick Elborado (organ) Peter Stapleton (drums)
Middle line-up Stephen Cogle (guitar/vocals) Brian Crook (guitar/vocals) John Chrisstoffels (bass) Mick Elborado (organ) Peter Stapleton (drums)
Last line-up Stephen Cogle (guitar/vocals) Nicole Moffat (violin/vocals) John Chrisstoffels (bass) Mick Elborado (organ) Peter Stapleton (drums)
Discography Date of ReleaseTitleLabelChartedCertificationCatalog Number Albums1990Uncoffined Flying Nun Records Festival Records - -FN116 L304241991Disease Xpressway - - 1992Touch Raffmond Records - - 1995Little Things Raffmond Records - - 2007Last Days Of The Sun Last Visible Dog - - LVD 1162017Antiseptic Ba Da Bing Records - - BING129 EPs1988Disconnect Flying Nun Records - - FN091 Compilations1992Cul-de-sac Flying Nun Records - - FN2312014Singles & Sundries Ba Da Bing Records - - BING 104 Live album1997Live Medication Records - -
Featured appearances The group have appeared on a few compilations since their inception in New Zealand and Australia. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by The Terminals.
(1992) – What's That Noise (xpressway)
Singles YearSingleAlbumNZ Singles ChartCertification1990"Do The Void" - -1993"Black Creek" - -1992"Witchdoctors" - -1996"Medusa" - -
References
External links Interview with The Terminals The Terminals entry at Trouser Press