Rock and Reggae? Together? In holy matrimony? Well, yes. State Radio being a threesome of somewhat experienced musical types have managed this union in a way that makes you thank the stars there are still musicians out there who make an effort.
They are composed of Brian Sayers, the drummer, of the underground reggae scene. Chuck Fay, previously of hiphop group Princes of Babylon. And the third is Chad Stokes guitarist and main singer formerly of 8 year running indie band Dispatch and did a documentary sponsored by the guys who made South Park which was almost as popular as his music.
So what does the music remind you of? Well certain tracks are just like good ol’ Monkey Island, others are more heavily rocked and yet others are pleasantly mellow, which is a nice ratio for an album of this type. Annoyingly morality and a hint of politics creep into some songs, despite claims from the band that they tried not to. But it happened. Ah well.
Tracks to enjoy are ‘Mr Larkin’ about a guy being sacked, either that or it’s a metaphor. Either way the track is good. ‘Camilo’ is probably political, but it sounds good and can be chilled to. ‘Man in the Hall’ is a wonderful travelling song with its steady beats and nifty drumwork, but the highlight of the album has to be ‘The Diner Song’ which on the surface is pleasant reggae. A little deeper it’s about eating in a diner. And a little deeper still its about a guy trying to score with the waitress. Alas for humanity, but lovely, lovely tune.
What else can be said? Many things, but if you don’t mind not listening to the lyrics or reading the rather well designed lyrics book that comes with it, you can happily love this music all day long mon.
Dude.
Dudemon.
Whatever.
They are composed of Brian Sayers, the drummer, of the underground reggae scene. Chuck Fay, previously of hiphop group Princes of Babylon. And the third is Chad Stokes guitarist and main singer formerly of 8 year running indie band Dispatch and did a documentary sponsored by the guys who made South Park which was almost as popular as his music.
So what does the music remind you of? Well certain tracks are just like good ol’ Monkey Island, others are more heavily rocked and yet others are pleasantly mellow, which is a nice ratio for an album of this type. Annoyingly morality and a hint of politics creep into some songs, despite claims from the band that they tried not to. But it happened. Ah well.
Tracks to enjoy are ‘Mr Larkin’ about a guy being sacked, either that or it’s a metaphor. Either way the track is good. ‘Camilo’ is probably political, but it sounds good and can be chilled to. ‘Man in the Hall’ is a wonderful travelling song with its steady beats and nifty drumwork, but the highlight of the album has to be ‘The Diner Song’ which on the surface is pleasant reggae. A little deeper it’s about eating in a diner. And a little deeper still its about a guy trying to score with the waitress. Alas for humanity, but lovely, lovely tune.
What else can be said? Many things, but if you don’t mind not listening to the lyrics or reading the rather well designed lyrics book that comes with it, you can happily love this music all day long mon.
Dude.
Dudemon.
Whatever.
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