Album
The Essential Radio Birdman (1974 - 1978)
2001 · Rock
3 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Essential Radio Birdman (1974 - 1978) is a Rock album by Radio Birdman, originally released in 2001. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
About
During the hippie-ing of rock in the ‘60s, two bands from Detroit — the Stooges and the MC5 — were thumbing their noses at the tie-dye crowd and laying the groundwork for punk, serving up noisy, rude, hyper-driven guitar tuneage that was sweaty, visceral and exciting. Taking clear cues from the Stooges in particular, Deniz Tek — a Michigan native — put together Radio Birdman with Aussies he met while studying abroad, and the Birdman’s blend of aggressive, hard-edged guitars, dark keyboards (the Doors were certainly an influence) and Rob Younger’s pub-worn vocals (think the Damned’s Dave Vanian) coalesced into a powerful whole. Sadly, Radio Birdman broke up in1978, after an EP and two albums, just as punk was making an impact. This collection pulls from their all-too-limited catalog, including a 1977 EP of live material, and made much of their music available in the U.S. for the first time. It’s a great piece of rock history.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Aloha Steve & Danno3:57
- A2Murder City Nights2:23
- A3New Race2:42
- A4Love Kills3:42
- A5Descent Into The Maelstrom4:21
Side B
- B1Burned My Eye '781:33
- B2I-943:35
- B3Anglo Girl Desire3:07
- B4Hand Of Law4:43
- B5Snake3:06
- B6Do The Pop2:32
Side C
- C1Non-Stop Girls2:40
- C2What Gives?2:24
- C3Man With Golden Helmet5:38
- C4Hanging On3:36
- C5Crying Sun2:54
Side D
- D1Smith & Wesson Blues2:53
- D2Time To Fall3:09
- D3Alone In The Endzone2:06
- D4Breaks My Heart (Live)2:52
- D5More Fun (Live)1:58
- D6Dark Surprise (Live)3:56
Side E
- ENew Race (Australian Version)
Side F
- FT.V. Eye
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Garage Rock
- gritty
- defiant
- punky
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Issued in a gatefold sleeve and the additional bonus 7" in a plane white paper sleeve.
A hype sticker is applied to the shrink wrap of some copies.
Tracks A1 to A3, A5, B3, B4, B6 to C3 from Radios Appear (Australia 1978) (opens in a new tab) (Overseas Version) - recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney, Australia.
Tracks A2, A4, A5, B6 & C3 appear on Radios Appear (Australia 1977) (opens in a new tab) (Australian Version) - recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney, Australia.
Tracks B1, C4 to D3 from Living Eyes (Australia 1981) (opens in a new tab) - recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, South Wales.
Tracks B2 & B5 from Burn My Eye (Australia 1977) (opens in a new tab) EP - recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney, Australia.
Tracks D4 to D6 from the More Fun! (Australia 1989) (opens in a new tab) EP - recorded live at Paddington Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 12/12/77.
Tracks E and F from New Race (Australia 1977) (opens in a new tab) 7" single.
Runouts are etched, only 'GOLDEN' is stamped.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Chris MasuakGUITAR GUITAR, BACKING BAND GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
- Deniz TekGUITAR GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
- Pip HoyleORGAN, KEYBOARDS
- Rob YoungerVOCALS
- Ron KeeleyDRUMS
- Warwick GilbertBASS
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 9 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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