Radio Sputnik - Arc

Advantages: An Excellent and Interesting album that's a Classic in its Genre.
Disadvantages: It might be a Slow-Burner for some.

...**ALBUM INTRODUCTION** If you want to know what hard work is about, just take a look back at alternative metal band earthtone9. If they weren't touring they were producing first-rate albums (and they produced three in just over two years) and it is here that we look at their third and last album. It's was recorded at Philia Studios in Henley on Thames and Backstage Studios in Ripley with the production by the acclaimed Andy Sneap (who used to be in legendary 80's UK metal band Sabbat). **ALBUM LINE-UP** Karl Middleton (Vocals). Owen Packard (Guitars, inc Bass). Joe Roberts (Guitars). Simon Hutchby (Drums). Jamie Floate (Bass). Fascinating Fact1 (lol): Owen actually played the Bass on 'arc'tan'gent'. When previous Bass player Graeme Watts left, they brought in Jamie Floate, but he only helped them out with a handful of gigs... Read review

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Advantages: great classic techno-pop
Disadvantages: relatively short

...The title of this album does not refer to "radioactivity" but "radio-activity". This is therefore a concept album exploring the cocepts of broadcast communication, or "radio-activity", getting it? This is their first truely "techno-pop" record. The title track is their first recorded in English, and what can i say? It's great, clipped pianos, eerie vocals, and fantastic synths. This record uses many of the classic kraftwerk instruments - the big moog synthesisor, vocoded vocals, rhythmic drumming, and great melodies. My only complaint about this album has to be its length - just over 35 minutes, and much of that time is spent in eerie, atmospheric silence, or the blips of "geiger counter". In tracks such as the minimalist audio-verite "News", Kraftwerk pay homage to another of their musical influences, the great modern... Read review

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Advantages: mix of songs, no obvious filler
Disadvantages: maybe childish in parts

...Mcfly, having recently split from their record label, made a deal with the Mail on Sunday to distribute their newest album, 'Radio:Active' with the newspaper, an aim to reach it's vast readership. Having had great success with their previous three albums, and a greatest hits compilation, as well as sell-out tours accross Britain, they have released a new album to fully establish themselves as the premiere pop/rock band in the UK, a genre they have dominated since Busted split. Radio:Active starts with a 70's feeling song, 'Do Ya, an upbeat number giving Danny, Tom and Dougie to demonstarte the harmonies they specialise in. It is an excellent track to open with, full of fun and synonomous with the style that has made McFly the force they are. They slow the tone with second song 'Falling in love', a classily put together mid-paced song... Read review

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