Finally getting around to their debut album after nearly four years as a band, State Radio seemingly throw everything in leader Chad Urmston's songbooks onto tape, as if the band can't make up their minds what they want their musical persona to be. A surprising number of these 14 songs, like the opening "People to People," are straight-up eggae, with Urmston working to sound as much like Bunny Wailer as a white boy from Vermont can. Elsewhere, the vibe is more akin to Ted Leo & the Pharmacists' nervy updating of late-'70s post-punk of the Specials/Jam/Ruts variety, as on the rocking "Black Cab Motorcade." Then there's a lot of stuff like "Man in the Hall," where the idea is to make jam band grooves for the trustafarians to noodle-dance to. Mixed in with all of these divergent ideas are songs like the genuinely haunting ballad "Riddle in London Town" and the distorted, tense "Calvados Chopper" that don't fit neatly into any particular style and are therefore the most easy to like and memorable tunes on the record. Perhaps on their second album, State Radio will have a clearer idea of where they're going.
So, yeah, um....this is my first post. Not sure what to say here.....this thing is cool....I like music....and ice cream....and stuff...When my friend "msquared64" invited me to join this here.....thing, I was a little hesitant because anything new scares me. And, on top of that, I really don't need yet another thing to distract me at work. But alas, I gave in and now I have been trudging th...
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STATE RADIOChad Stokes - Guitar, VocalsChuck Fay - Bass, VocalsMike Najarian – Drums, Vocals Two years ago, Chad Stokes set out to create a band with a unique sound and inspiring message. Chad Stokes, Chuck Fay, and Mike Najarian have ingrained the ideals of progressive politics with their infectious blend of rock, punk, and reggae beats. Stokes has long remained true to his artistic ideals .
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So, yeah, um....this is my first post. Not sure what to say here.....this thing is cool....I like music....and ice cream....and stuff...When my friend "msquared64" invited me to join this here.....thing, I was a little hesitant because anything new scares me. And, on top of that, I really don't need yet another thing to distract me at work. But alas, I gave in and now I have been trudging th...
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Hello again! So I just discovered this fantastic new cd – it was actually my husband who bought it – State Radio’s “Us Against The Crown”. It sort of has a reggae feel and even though I am not usually a big fan of that particular music group, I really like this cd. The songs are really up beat and you can’t help but feel good listening to them.Check it out for yourselves: http://www.st
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--- - |- anyone's guess favorite - and delightfully fun & reassuringly progressive rock agitators - state radio music hall 24 returns to the bay area this week for a show at the great americanjuly. (15$, doors at 8p.) longtime readers, if any of you are out there, likely know already how we feel about chad and the gang, and their live sets never disappoint; so make plans to catch them this we...
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STATE RADIOChad Stokes - Guitar, VocalsChuck Fay - Bass, VocalsMike Najarian – Drums, Vocals Two years ago, Chad Stokes set out to create a band with a unique sound and inspiring message. Chad Stokes, Chuck Fay, and Mike Najarian have ingrained the ideals of progressive politics with their infectious blend of rock, punk, and reggae beats. Stokes has long remained true to his artistic ideals .
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| 1 People to People |
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| 2 Mr. Larkin |
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| 3 Camilo |
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| 4 Right Me Up |
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| 5 Black Cab Motorcade |
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| 6 Riddle in London Town |
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| 7 Man in the Hall |
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| 8 Waitress |
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| 9 Diner Song |
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| 10 Gunship Politico |
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| 11 Rushian |
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| 12 Calvada's Chopper |
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| 13 Sybil [*] |
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