Radon28 (1998)No Idea Records Reviewer Rating: User Rating: Contributed by: exhaustra (others by this writer | submit your own) Published on October 8th 2001
RADON was the best band to come out of Gainesville, Florida in the 90's. Period. Less Than Who? Hot Water What? "28." This is their legacy. Along with two 7"s and a few compilation tracks, these ten songs represent the musical revolution that was happening in Gainesville in the early 90's. Along with other bands like the mighty SPOKE, they brought a sense of melody and urgency that was long since missing in Hogtown. Some of RADON's influences are obvious: Brent's 'Step Mother Earth' and 'Feline Growth' owe tons to HUSKER DU. The grinding guitars and howled vocals would give Mould and company a run for their money. Others are less so. The simple pop riffs of Dave's 'Lying To You' and 'Grandma's Cootie' are more akin to Johnny Marr of the SMITHS than any 'punk' guitar great. To a new ear, this may seem like simple, sloppy punk. Listen again. This was life for alot of us in 1993, and if you take the time, you can hear it. I guess you may have had to see this band live, to scream along with hundreds of sweaty kids at the Hardback (O-AHA! O-AHA! WAY-AH! WAY-AH!), to wait for YEARS to finally get this record. But if you play this LP, I think you'll hear it for yourself. Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
Radon will be playing a reunion gig Saturday, November 19th, 2005 in Gainesville!! Bouncing Souls, Dillinger 4 and the Draft are also lined up to play. I just had the pleasure of hearing these guys for the first time. Holy cow. They are amazing. Amen Germ! Dave's guitar work is far beyond what pop-punk has come to be and the whole feel of the record is so roots-y... chills how good it is... I thee eradicate those who don't like this! An obvious influence in Boredom. Hehehe... My favorite song: Grandma's Cootie or Step Mother Earth. Rock and Roll. Anyone who reads this...CHECK THIS BAND OUT!!! they are amazing..just simply amazing | Features
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