Radiation

Track Listings

1. Sensoria

2. Digital Rasta

3. Kind

4. Ruthless

5. Sleep Walking

6. Big Funk

7. The Operative

8. You Like To Torment Me

9. Hey! Hey!

10. We've Got Heart

11. Sex Money Freaks

Radiation,Cabaret Voltaire,Dynamic Italy,Electronic,Industrial,Pop,Post-Punk,Rock,Rock/Pop

Radiation

Tracks:

Love And Radiation
You You You (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Before You Break My Heart
We Could Be Brilliant
Let's Rock Tonight
Jesus On the Radio
There's Gotta Be Something
The Song Of the Year
In a World Where Nothing's Wrong (You're All Right)
Like Hallelujah
Take Me Away

Customer Reviews:

All Star United is back!!.......2007-06-06

All Star United returns with another magnificent set of power pop tunes packed full of big hooks, swaggering guitar riffs, and smart lyrics. In fact, I think this is finally a worthy follow-up to ASU's first two records. It's not quite as charming as their self-titled debut All Star United or as diversely quirky as 1999's International Anthems for the Human Race, but it definitely ranks higher than the disappointing, under-produced Revolution(2002). Love and Radiation is a summer record which jumps out of the speakers like musical confetti, showering the listener with rock n' roll goodness.

Ian Eskelin (writer, producer and lead singer), coming off a superb outing with his solo record Save the Humans, continues to write smart, catchy tunes that will engage your brain even as you roll down the car windows and sing at the top of your lungs. His work should be placed next to other infectious "brighten-your-day-make-you-smile" power pop bands, such as Fountains of Wayne (Traffic and Weather) or Weezer (Weezer (Blue Album)).

The album begins with a rocking bang--the title track kicks things off with a quiet build before jumping into the massive chorus explosion: "You're the one I've been waiting for, you're my rocket to the sky." From that point on, the album never looks back, and indeed does rocket through 37 minutes of some of the best sunny power pop tunes you'll hear this year. In addition to the title track, highlights include "Before you Break my Heart," "Let's Rock Tonight," and "Jesus on the Radio," all of which can easily be radio hits.

If you've never heard ASU before, this is easily a great place to start. If you're already a fan (or a diehard like me), then you'll love this record. Here's to another 10 years of ASU records...keep them coming, Ian!

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Caution Radiation Area
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Manufacturer: Akarma Italy
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ASIN: B000O75JKK
Release Date: 2007-04-23

Tracks:

Cometa Rossa
ZYG
Brujo
Mirage, Mirage
Lobotomia

Album Description

Originally released in 1974, the band's sophomore album added increasing levels of fringe experimentation to their already weird recipe. Stratos' vocal comes off throughout this album as one-third Pavarotti, one-third haunted house, and one-third Diamanda Galas' long-lost brother. This often-amazing album is filled with primitive drums and electronics, intense dustbowl jams, ARP synthesizers, a blizzard of speaking voices, Fender Rhodes solos, wavering Middle Eastern hummingbird and ghostly voices morphing into tortured cries. Akarma. 2007.

Album Details

Originally Released in 1974, the Band's Second Album Added Increasing Levels of Fringe Experimentation to their Already Weird Recipe. Stratos' Vocal Comes off Throughout as One-third Pavarotti, One-third Haunted House, and One-third Diamanda Galas' Long-lost Brother. Primitive > Drums and Electronics, Intense Dustbowl Jams, Arp Synthesizers, a Blizzard of Speaking Voices, Fender Rhodes Solos, Wavering Middle Eastern Hummingbird and Modes, Ghostly Voices Morphing Into Tortured Cries.

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Original Blues Album
Wish I Could Say More, But ...

Trick Fiction
Paul Mark & The Van Dorens
Manufacturer: Radiation Records
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ASIN: B000HKCSUS
Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

Fritos, BBQ & Scotch
Big Glass Building
Suspicion
Never Again
Conspiracy
Fear of Grief
30 Lbs. in 30 Days
Wholly Rollin'
Stake Out
Times Have Changed
Small Heaven
Riverside Diner

Product Description

Forget the prefab corporate airbrushed sound of contemporary American "rock" music. TRICK FICTION is the real deal: twanging, overdriven guitars over relentless grooves and some of the best blues lyrics written by anyone, anywhere. The latest CD from NYC-based PAUL MARK & the VAN DORENS reaffirms the band's status as one of today's premier practitioners in the roots rock/blues medium. TRICK FICTION contains 11 new songs by Paul Mark, including the instant swamp classic "Big Glass Building", a sound solution to global warming. Included as well is the big-time blues lifestyle proclamation titled "Fritos, BBQ & Scotch" which Albert King might (repeat, might) smile over. And take a listen to the soulful instrumental groove of "Stake Out", where Booker T meets Kenny Burrell. For those given to over-indulgence consider the rollicking, cautionary tale called "30 Lbs. in 30 Days". A cover version of the Pomus/Shuman gem "Suspicion" takes a dark, late-night turn. And Mark includes here a solo piano interlude, "Small Heaven", which might be the best ballad he's ever penned in his long career. But the final track, "Riverside Diner", is where it all comes home. A rawcuss train on a righteous trek for salvation through a world that's cast out its heroes and instead relies on the folly of fools. TRICK FICTION ain't for fools...it's where the train stops. This is the real deal.

Customer Reviews:

Original Blues Album.......2007-06-16

Another album from underground R&B band rocks and spins traditional blues for the modern world. Tight as heck - the lyrics are hilarious - laid on top of incredible guitar and music. Mark's guitar "talks," a rare skill. NOT a rehash of earlier stuff - this is a shining original. Listen for yourself, and hear the lyrics. You may not get enough in the sound clips to appreciate the full picture, however. "Fritos, BBQ & Scotch" celebrates time away from the spouse, with sarcasm. "Big Glass Building" is a take on environmentalism that can appeal to tree huggers and red necks alike -- who else could do that in a song that works??? "30 lbs in 30 days" skewers the modern absurdities we live with everyday. "Fear of Grief," with a soft acoustic accompaniment, is a more serious subject about loss. "Never Again" is pure fun. Mark is sensitive and original - the band is FIRST rate. This album is hopping.

Wish I Could Say More, But ..........2006-10-29

The lyrics are the strong suit, followed by the piano, then the vocal delivery, then the music, and it's all very good.

Critics often feel guilty these days, not being able to work up enthusiasm for good records because, in mainstream genres spinning off from blues into rock, the good albums were done a long time ago. This is a good record, flirting with Chuck Berry, Tom Waits, Savoy Brown and Howlin' Wolf. It has some shining moments. I can't tell you why you should buy this instead of just putting on Chuck Berry, Tom Waits, Savoy Brown and Howlin' Wolf. I wish I could, because it really is a good record

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Inspired Effort, or Radioactive Waste?
Fine radiations of Marillion's music
Their weakest effort
Excellent songs, shame about the production!
I was horribly surprised.

Radiation
Marillion
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ASIN: B0000246EL

Tracks:

Costa Del Slough
Under The Sun
The Answering Machine
Three Minute Boy
Now She'll Never Know
These Chains
Born To Run
Cathedral Wall
A Few Words For The Dead

Album Description

1998 album for Raw Power & their sixth with Steve Hogarth asvocalist. Nine tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Inspired Effort, or Radioactive Waste?.......2004-01-24

3 and 3/4 stars. Marillion's 10th studio album Radiation is an intriguing album for being less intriguing than most of their other albums. It is definately one which will take a few listens and one of those albums where one may really like certain tracks and actually be disappointed in others. No middle ground. One problem here lies in that the album isn't as cohesive as a lot of their other albums, which flow from point A to point B and sound like a cohesive package, an aural journey. Here, Radiation comes off as just a collection of tunes - almost like an album of good B-sides or songs left off the album proper. Don't bother reshuffling the track list either, it won't do much good. That is not to say that the songs are weak, there are still memorable ones, just that it sounds...incomplete or something. Hard to put a finger on it. Another sore point is the blurry production, which actually damages the overall effect of the album in some spots. A shame.

One thing must be pointed out, however, that with this album the band made a conscience decision to experiment and break away from a lot of their trademark sounds. They were trying the 'alternative' route while leaving their 'neo-prog' sound behind for newer bands like Arena, Spock's Beard and Grey Lady Down to take and run with. So gone are Rothery's soaring guitar leads, replaced with a more chunky, alternative, grungey twang. Airy synth chords are out, the keyboards are more Beatles and less Genesis this time around. And they want to be Radiohead so bad they can taste it. The album's title should give a clue to that, and they also cover Radiohead's 'Fake Plastic Trees' on the 'These Chains' cd single. If you can handle Marillion trying to sound current and forget all about that Scottish guy with face paint who fronted the band in the 80's, you may want to try this album. Again, the songs are decent but the production and overall flow are somewhat flawed.
The songs:

COSTA DEL SLOUGH: sound effects give way to an unexpected one minute acoustic opener with a jazz feel.

UNDER THE SUN: an grungey alternative rocker which would have been a hit if they were not Marillion. The guitars are more to the fore here.

ANSWERING MACHINE: the only one track here that recalls earlier Marillion circa 'Fugazi' or 'Clutching At Straws' with furious keyboard work and Steve Hogarth's voice sounds as if it was recorded off of the answering machine.

THREE MINUTE BOY: usual Marillion lyrical fare about some young person(s) caught up in the world of fame and fortune and being unprepared for the downside of it all. Not a bad track, but done better on earlier albums like 'Brave'. Goes on a bit longer than it should.

NOW SHE'LL NEVER KNOW: an acoustic track mixed so low on the album that you have to turn the stereo up pretty high to hear it, and even then there's that muddy production! It's hard to get into this plain, reflective track for those reasons. It's a track that's almost not even there on the album.

THESE CHAINS: a Beatles-ish track which is a definate keeper, with a rather orchestral, organic feel. Here is where the album succeeds. Also released as a single.

BORN TO RUN: Marillion try another experimant- doing a slow blues song. Blues isn't a direction they're known for but the bluesy guitar leads and the shimmering organ actually work for them more than some may care to admit. All they needed was Bob Seger to sing it.

CATHEDRAL WALL: again, that blurry, fuzzy production. Otherwise, this is a strong 90's Marillion track not out of place amongst material from 1995's 'Afraid Of Sunlight'. Towards the end they start cranking up the agression, but then it stops dead. Too bad.

A FEW WORDS FOR THE DEAD: a closing track in the atmospheric direction they were going with in the 90's, fading out with an anthemic theme which perhaps has Steve Hogarth not knowing when to stop singing and letting the music drift off tastefully without him. The spaces in between the vocals can make the vocals stronger when they do come in.

there are two bonus tracks, an acoustic version of 'Estonia' as well as a remix of 'Memory Of Water', which is superior to the original on their previous album 'This Strange Engine'.

Fine radiations of Marillion's music.......2003-12-27

After the live album Made Again in 1996 - which can be seen as the closing section of Marillion's first musical stage with Steve Hogarth as lead singer, the band released 3 original records in a row between 1997 and 1999 (not taking in consideration the one released under the project marillion and the positive light). Stuck in the middle of This Strange Engine (1997) and marillion.com (1999), Radiation is not the one I listen to more often but is probably the one I see as most consistent of all 3, mainly because I don't find any significant gap between a couple of excellent songs and the rest of the album.
Keeping one of the band's finest trademarks, "Costa del Slough" & "Under the Sun" assure another great album overture; "Under the Sun" is in fact one of my favourite tracks of the album. As for "These Chains" and "Three Minute Boy", they can easily become highlights on this record - the lyrics of Three Minute Boy are in fact among my favourite ones written so far by Steve H. But the track I enjoy the most is the final one, "A Few Words for the Dead". Like in the middle of Made Again (the last song from Brave) there's a superior change of tempo in the middle of the song that brings a wonderful melody to carry us until the end of the album. Not only necessary to complete the collection of any fan, Radiation is in my opinion among Marillion's most creative works of the 90s.

Their weakest effort.......2003-05-17

I'm as big a Marillion fan as they come, but I have to level with you...this is the album I like the least.

First off, let me be clear in saying that by no means this is a bad album, it's just that it doesn't measure up to the rest of Marillion's catalog (of either era). It's a hard record to digest, can be very dark but not alluring enough, never really grabs you completely.

As for the tracks:
- Costa del slough: this is nothing more than an extended intro to the next track
- Under the sun: a great tune, straight rock with cool keyboards and nice vocals by h
- The answering machine: a band standard, probably the best known track from this record. Great guitars...
- Three minute boy: starts off slowly and keeps on gaining strength. Cool guitar solo
- Now she'll never know: very slow, depressing tune. Doesn't really fit here as it's too strong a change of gears from what the album is up to here. Still, great vocals
- These chains: the single! Great chorus. Starts very darkly and weirdly, but grows on you after a couple of hearings
- Born to run: another slow track. Probably my least favorite of the whole album. It's only strength is the guitar line, and only bits and pieces of it
- Cathedrall wall: another band standard, it's a true gem, although I don't really like the use of 'metal box echo' background vocals...
- Estonia/Memory of water: a couple of unneeded remixes from two tracks of their previous album 'This strange engine'.

I do recommend you get this album, but get the other ones first...

Excellent songs, shame about the production!.......2001-07-18

This really ought to have been a classic Marillion album. After the relatively disappointing "This Strange Engine" (the title track being the major exception), the band decided to slightly alter their approach and tuned their guitars towards the ambient rock so finely honed by themselves in the past and celebrated by newer artists like Radiohead and Kula Shaker.

Few fans will be disappointed by the actual songs. The band cover a lot of ground (pop, rock, prog, ballads) and get away with it purely on the strenght of their excellent musicianship, and Steve Hogarths voice is, as always, spot on. Highlights are the epic "Cathedral Walls" (should be a James Bond theme-song!), the careful ballad "Now She'll never know" and the rock sensibility of "Three Minute Boy".

The single "These Chains" is more than a little bland, but any self-respecting Marillion fan expects one of these "should have been a hit, no really!" numbers pr. album, and we allow them to get away with it, as usual. And as usual, the single did nothing at all. (Will they ever learn?)

The album is marred by one major flaw, though: The production. There's apparently a concensus amongst Marillion fans that this is their worst produced album of all time, and I can't say that I disagree. Too bad, really, as most of the material is flawless.

So, an inspired release and certainly a starting point for anyone that arrived late and have never heard a single minute of Marillion in their lives.

I was horribly surprised........2001-07-11

Almost invariably, I tend to really enjoy the Marillion albums no one else seems to care for. Holidays In Eden, This Strange Engine, and even Marillion.com are all great albums in my eyes. (Of course, they don't hold a candle to Afraid of Sunlight or Brave.) So when the chorus of derision descended on Radiation, I was comfortable in thinking it would be at least pretty good despite the criticism.

Unfortunately, that is not the case. While there is some good songwriting present, it is low in volume, with a more limpid production than any other Marillion album. In fact, the production is one of the big detriments to the CD. The individual notes of Rothery's guitar gets buried under the thick, messy sound quality; Kelly's keyboards barely have any presence in the mix; and Hogarth's great voice is suffocated by murky textures. But even if this album had a crystalline and visceral production, it wouldn't help much since the songwriting lacks the magic of their better work. Songs like "Under the Sun" and "These Chains" exhibit catchy songcraft, but the lyrical matter is frequently uninspired (especially "Under the Sun"). "The Answering Machine" is the worst song they've ever done, with a cluttered arrangement and shameful lyrics. It's affixed to an ugly riff that seems to characterize most of the songs, and all throughout Rothery's soloing -- one of the best elements of Marillion's music -- is emotionally tepid, inciting no more reaction than Hogarth, whose voice the production can't seem to get up into the forefront.

I love Marillion. They are one of my favorite bands, and many of their albums are all-time favorites of mine. It's very disappointing to me that I can't "connect" with any of the songs here. "Now She'll Never Know" is nice to listen to...it's quiet and soothing...but while it's easy on the ears, I can't say I actually like it. The ten minute piece "A Few Words for the Dead" is interesting and eclectic musically, with some Arabic drumming, ethereal synthesizers and good vocal melodies, and I like listening to it, but I don't feel that "pull" I feel with the band's better writing. "Under the Sun" is swell...I like the whistling synth, the chorus is simple, but catchy and fun to sing with, but it doesn't have that same endearing quality of similar songs that they've done, largely due to the production, but also because there's undertones of weak writing. I don't want to say "passionless," because that word is too strong, but it does creep into my mind as I write this.

Tracks:

Costa del Slough
Under the Sun
Answering Machine
Three Minute Boy
Now She'll Never Know
These Chains
Born to Run
Cathedral Wall
Few Words for the Dead
Estonia [Acoustic Studio Version][*]
Memory of Water [Big Beat Mix][*]

Album Description

Specially-priced reissue of this prog-rock band's 1998 album, often cited as one of the best of their recent offerings. 9 tracks including 'Under The Sun', 'These Chains' and more. Sanctuary.

Customer Reviews:

A dark period in Marillion's history.......2007-04-01

Let's say it clear, this cd is under what the band can do.
The only good moments on this cd are the songs "Three minute boy" and "Born to run". A special mention also for the acoustic version of "Estonia", this song was available on another cd (This Strange Engine)
The other songs are weak with few good moments in them. This is one of the least interesting album from Marillion in Hoggart's era.

terrific 'forgotten' and underrated Marillion album.......2007-01-25

Yes, Marillion's RADIATION seems to be an aberration--it certainly has it's differences from Marillion albums that preceded it and followed it--and I wish and hope Marillion would make more like this one. I bought this upon release nearly ten years ago, brought it to my bedroom and played it with my girlfriend listening. Did the songs jump out and grab me? No. I thought the opener UNDER THE SUN was uneven with a laborious beat. Now I enjoy the song with its quirky lyrics and apocalyptic imagery. The melodic "These Chains" is a nice contrast to UNDER THE SUN and is one of the more accessible tracks. NOW SHE'LL NEVER know is quiet and demands you listen closely, not casually. BORN TO RUN is Marillion's version of blues, and it works well--just remember, they are not trying to be Led Zeppelin, nor do they pretend to be bluesmasters. Steve H and Co. are playing their interpretation of blues--and I like it. By the time you get to CATHEDRAL WALL, the stark, slap-in-the-face opening will wake you up if you have drifted off and lost your attention (assuming this is your first listen, because in subsequent listens, this album WILL GROW ON YOU). "Cathedral Wall" is a strange song, with strange loud and soft, night and day changes. It is a dark, cinematic picture for the mind, packed into 5 minutes. A FEW WORDS FOR THE DEAD will test your patience, but to those who wait, the song builds until with trademark Marillion explosion, the song opens up into one of the most satisfying, cathartic climaxes composed by the group. The last two tracks are really just add-ons: they are remixes of earlier tunes from the band. And they are not bad at all. To hear the band perform live this and any song from RADIATION is a treat because it seems to be the forgotten Marillion album. It was not overwelmingly received with positive reviews by fans, but I suspect that just as I did, when I remembered the album and gave it another chance, the songs, and then the album as a whole, grew on me until it is in my top 5 Marillion.

Radiation has good moments but does not hold up to marillion standards.......2006-10-17

When I bought this album I was allured by the very interesting cover. Thinking this was going to be a really good Marillion album. Once I listened to it I was disapointed. Having been a die-hard Marillion fan for twenty years, this album ranks about mid-list to me. There are some songs that I am very fond of such as "now she'll never know" and "a few words for the dead". But as a whole there are less tracks that grab the attention on this one.
Steve Hogarth's usually brilliant lyrics and the bands superb songwriting skills just didn't make it through the entire album. The band sounds a bit lost, trying new things to see where a new direction might take them.
Every great band deserves a bad album. This album while not bad per say is not a dirrect hit.
If you are a fan of the band it's worth the collection. But if you want a good album to listen to all the way through, this one isn't it. You'll definately get at least half your money's worth.

it grows on you.......2006-09-26

Having lintening to albums like marbles, afraid of sunlight, and others I thought about buying the whole bands library. When I got this album and heard it for the first time ,I was not very impressed. The production value lacked very much. Some songs at the first two playings I thought were sub par, but this album really grew on me. Songs like the blistering Under The Sun, the Beatle-isque These Chains, and The epic Three Minute Boy werse really lyrically well written and musically wonderful!! The whole album flows nicely, with very few dull moments, with the eception of The Answering Machine, this album stacks up to grace and excellance! This album is alot different from the sound of past and future marillion albums. The bluesy song Born To Run shows how much depth and talent these guys have. I recommend this album to all fans, who want a different sounding Marillion album to non fans alike. This will grow on you!

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Radiation
The Boxing Lesson
Manufacturer: Send Me Your Head Records
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ASIN: B0001AG9S6
Release Date: 2003-12-18

Tracks:

Intro
Radiation
Comfortable
Don't Cry
Pharmacy
It's True
Dream Away

Album Description

Space rock symphonies and dark cinematic landscapes are arranged beautifully in this second release from The Boxing Lesson.

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Well...
My expectations were much too high.....
A musical Wonderland
made me cream my jeans
Radiation 4 = Totally A-MAZING

Wonderland
Radiation 4
Manufacturer: Abacus
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ASIN: B0000B3FCP
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Silence Fiction
Tick. Tock. Tick.
Love Through Tapeworm Hooks
When Animals Attack
Wonderland
John vs. the Elephant
Magnolia Act I
Magnolia Act II
Prize

Album Description

radiation 4 are a multi-dimensional musical outfit that strives to exceed the conventional boundaries of music in their recordings and live performances alike. The quartet formed back in the Spring of 2001 in beautiful Diamond Bar, California with its members all prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve their collective musical aspirations.

radiation 4 incorporates many different styles within each musical piece. They exhibit a tireless commitment to the intensity of their live show, which they view as equally important to the recorded music. As a group, radiation 4 places no limitations on the scope of their songwriting. The band members seek to seamlessly incorporate everything they adore in music and with their debut release, Wonderland, they have achieved just that. Your ticket to Wonderland awaits - get in line quick because this is one ride you don't want to miss!

-Recommended for fans of: Botch, Mr. Bungle, Dillinger Escape Plan, Cephalic Carnage, Fantamos, etc

Album Description

Debut release on a major label for Radiation 4. Metalcore has become so mundane, but Radiation 4 are the caffeine shot that this scene has been looking for and desperately needing. 9 tracks packaged in a digipak. Abacus. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Well..........2005-03-24

I respect the comments by the reviewer above, but even if they've take inspiration on some bands like DEP, sleepytimeGorillaMuseum,MrBungle...(the list continue...)this album doesn't deserve 2 stars! They have one of the most important needs to be a great band (that need is called INSPIRATION!)...BTW, be prepared to some surprises, the material that the band is working on sounds very addictive!
Keep the unexpected coming!!!

My expectations were much too high............2005-02-11

After reading all of the rave reviews for this seemingly next "it" band, I couldn't wait to pop in the CD player and allow my ears and mind be taken on whatever journey was in store on this disc. Now, it should be known that I have an extremely open mind when it comes to music, and in fact, prefer the fringe elements of the musical/sound spectrum. Usually, the more avant garde the better and the more original the better. But sometimes, just being original doesn't cut it--especially when you are working as a cut-n-paste artist. It really sounded to me like these guys got together and said "OK--these are the bands we like and would like to emulate, let's make a hybrid band fusing all of these elements together and maybe have some of our own seemingly-strange lyrics and subject material to call our own". Even the fact that these guys are from the Oakland area (at least, it was recorded there) is telling of their influences (mainly Mike Patton and a few other Web of Mimicry/Ipecac artists). There isn't really that much originality in my eyes here. On the surface, it may seem like something novel, but really I can easily pick out the Dillinger--Mushroomhead--Pattonesque vibe which they so desperately want to adopt for their own. It sounds like they are trying too hard and there is just no organic quality whatsoever--i.e. it sounds so rehearsed and polished. Not memorable and somewhat annoying. I give them props for bucking the mainstream--a noble cause, but I urge the buyer to beware if they think they are going to discover the next Estradasphere or Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum.

A musical Wonderland.......2004-07-13

Where to begin? Well,this is one hell of a record being instantaneously catchy,diverse and technical all at the same time.To totally describe the music would be if hardcore mathmaticians were to play evil carnival music,complete with wierd samples,and even a f*cking jack in the box!!!Every member does their job more than well,especially their vocalist(Chris Negrete I believe)who has an amazing range,alternating between a high pitched scream(and I mean high!),a low growl,and a Mike Patton esque crooning/singing.If I HAD to absolutely choose some fav. songs(they're all awesome) they would have to be "John Vs. the Elephant" and "Wonderland".Only thing that could be bad about this cd is that I believe it is way too short,but that doesn't seem to be a problem since the stuff never gets old!So in short,if you like innovative music try out Radiation 4's "Wonderland", you won't regret it!

made me cream my jeans.......2004-02-12

this cd is everything i had expected it to be and even more. i had seen this band live before and the technicality of the live show was awesome, but then you get the cd and there is a whole new side to them that can only be captured by the tampering of swirling effects and a jack in the box in the studio. the perfect cd for those looking for something different and are ready to shed their nü metal skin.

Radiation 4 = Totally A-MAZING.......2003-12-18

I saw Radiation 4 at a local show in my hometown last October and I was completely blown away. I liked them so much, I spent what I think may have been my last 5 dollars to buy there self-titled EP. I bought this album just a couple of weeks ago and It has barely left my CD player. This is probably the most amazing CD in the universe. I love the song John vs. the Elephant it is so incredible. Chris's(singer) vocal range is the most incredible of any Hardcore band I've ever seen. I can't even say they're Hardcore. I don't really think they fall into any type of genre (which is a pretty big feat in today's music scene). So anyway, I recomend this CD to anyone, period, end of sentence.

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Early Years
The Radiation Kings
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ASIN: B000031KC7
Release Date: 1999-11-23

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Finally.......2006-01-13

Yes, after a year of trying, I have finally managed to get hold of this brills CD. Absolutely love it. 1st wave SKA sound at its best with the voice of an angel. Could have rivalled the one and only SLACKERS if they had not split up... So if any of the RADIATION KINGS are watching, reform and crack on with some more of your greatness, I'm sure Django wouldn't mind helping out again. All traditional SKA fans out there, get it, you won't be disapointed, you'll just love it. Play it LLOOOUUUDDDD!!!!

NYC's best.......2005-11-12

with King Django producing and assisting in the horn section, this album is one of the ripest to come from the stubborn records collection. I've also got thier vinyl EP, but I'm waiting for the turtable. I lament that these guys haven't stayed together as ska pop has died down, but "the Early Years" should stand the test of time if we can keep the thing in circulation.

All together, this is a jazzy and loose album, bringing in memories of the Miles Davis quartet and the Skatalites. I'd go so far to say that this is what "No Doubt" could have been if they tried hard enough and avoided being too commercial. It's worth the buy. I'd like to see what these guys are up to these days. I only wish there was a little more tightness in the lyrics.

stuff.......2000-10-16

These are hardworking young musicians. This "album" has good laughs, deep thoughts, good meditations, rocks, funk, groove, and a house full of heart. There, that sounds good and abstractly accurate. I respect the rules of the english language, but freeform thought is not about being under command(HWM). These sounds are so good they'll keep you soft and warm, hot with energy(in YOU), cool with a never too late freedom and a sparkling eye smile at the sun's set or rise. OK, goodbye.

every day peoples.......2000-10-16

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Radiation, Weather, Art
(Die) Pilot
Manufacturer: (die) PILOT
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAGL1A
Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

Seasick
Vision of Ghosts
Parade
Infrared
Nameless
Porcelain
Adulteress
Drunken Angel
Lottery
Crash
Blacken the Bluegrass
(Hidden)

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Cabaret Voltaire unplugged

Radiation: BBC Recordings 84-86
Cabaret Voltaire
Manufacturer: Pilot
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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The Crackdown

ASIN: B0000084UD
Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

Sensoria
Digital Rasta
Kind
Ruthless
Sleepwalking
Big Funk
Operative
You Like to Torment Me
Hey! Hey!
We've Got Heart
Sex Money Freaks
I Want You
Doom Zoom

Album Description

12 tracks from four BBC radio sessions in 1984-86. Includes 'Sensoria', 'Digital Rasta', 'Sleep Walking', 'Big Funk', 'The Operative', 'Sex Money Freaks' and 'I Want You'. 1998 New Millennium Communications release. The full title is 'Radiation: BBC Recordings 84-86'.

Album Details

12 Live Tracks Including: Sensoria, Kind, Ruthless, Hey Hey and More.

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Cabaret Voltaire unplugged.......1999-05-12

This collection of recordings are a snapshot of Cabaret Voltaire during the slightly more accessible period of the mid eighties (84-86). Having signed a recording contract with Some Bizzare/Virgin Records, after the more experimental years with Rough Trade, saw the material become more vocal based and dance oriented. The recordings are unique in so much as they were made in the BBCs studios with in-house producers and engineers, rather than the usual self-produced material out of Western Works studios. Almost Cabaret Voltaire unplugged, with a minimum of overdubs or studio trickery. Augmented by Mark Tattersal on drums and percussion. Those who enjoyed the digital funk of "Microphonies" and the dub electronics of "Code" will not be disappointed.

"BBC Recording 84-86", "Radiation Pilot 39" and "Sex, Money, Freaks" all refer to the same release.

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