Formed in 1984 at The Red House in Auckland, New Zealand, the band that would eventually be known as ROBERT, initially went by the name ?FOG. The group's sound was a mixture of anarchic, anti-success vibes and playful humor, featuring a heavy rhythm section and noisy, groove-laden guitar. After adding Sam Swan on vocals to complete their lineup and touring as a three-piece, they eventually changed their name to ROBERT and released their full-length LP, "ROBERT THE RECORD," in 1986, thanks to a grant from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand. This special 40th anniversary reissue includes a 16-page booklet of photos and an interview with band members conducted by Stuart Page.lus, a reprint of the bonus questionnaire that was included in the original release.
