Radio 4 - Gotham!

Title: Gotham! Artist: Radio 4 Release Date: 2/5/2002 Re-Released On: 2/7/2006 Label: Virgin, Gern Blandsten, Labels, City Slang Recordings, Gern Blandsten/Redeye UPCs: 600064006125, 0724359220109, 0724381317754, 669910638651, 724381317716, 724381317723 Genre: Rock Styles: Indie Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival Moods: Exuberant, Intense, Manic, Rambunctious, Tense/Anxious, Urgent, Aggressive, Clinical, Cold, Energetic, Fiery, Refined/Mannered, Volatile Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Our Town
2. Start a Fire
3. Eyes Wide Open
4. Struggle
5. Calling All Enthusiasts
6. Save Your City
7. Speaking in Codes
8. Certain Tragedy
9. Red Lights
10. The Movies
11. End of the Rope
12. Pipe Bombs
13. New Disco

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Gern Blandsten/Redeye 2003 CD Labels 5922010 2002 CD Virgin 2002 CD Gern Blandsten 61 2002 CD City Slang Recordings 202022

Gotham! [Japan Bonus Track]

Straight out of Brooklyn, NY, the sophomore offering from Radio 4 is more of the same, but the same is pretty amazing. The group draws constant comparisons to Gang of Four, Mission of Burma, and the Clash, all of which are merited, but that doesn't change the fact that their mildly derisive sound is pulled off with impeccable taste and well-realized songwriting. In title and subject matter, Gotham! is a tribute to the pre-9/11 New York City -- a celebration of the people and the parties, and the vibe is believably strong throughout. From the jumpy opening of "Our Town" to the record's jittery finale, this trio never lets up on the grooves and wild percussive rhythms that have more than a touch of world music in them. Adding to the magic this time around is the amazing production of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy, whose past work with Trans Am and U.N.K.L.E. gives a good hint at their capabilities. Half dance party, half political rally, Gotham! is a rock record for a new era. Radio 4 may have their heads in the past, but the music is still decidedly forward-thinking and it puts the group at the top of their class in the rebirth of rock. ~ Peter J. D'Angelo, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Douches Mastering Anthony Roman Bass, Vocals Craig Schoen Engineer Greg Collins Drums James Murphy Producer, Producer, Mixing Justin Scurti Photography Nick Forte Sound Manipulation P.J. O'Connor Percussion Phil Palazzolo Engineer Tim Goldsworthy Producer, Mixing Tommy Williams Jr. Guitar, Vocals