The State | |
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| Also known as | The Cutters |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1987–1989 |
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The State were an Australian band, which formed as The Cutters. Their second single, "Real Love" (October 1988), was nominated for the 1989 ARIA Award for Best New Talent. They released their debut album, Elementary, in February 1989. After that, all four members formed Southern Sons with Jack Jones late that year.