Radio City

Big Star - Radio City

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Artist: Big Star
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2003-06-23
Music Label: Jvc Victor
Soundtracks:
  1. O My Soul
  2. Life Is White
  3. Way Out West
  4. What's Goin On
  5. You Get What You Deserve
  6. Mod Lang
  7. Back Of A Car
  8. Daisy Glaze
  9. She's A Mover
  10. September Girls
  11. Morpha Too
  12. I'm In Love With A Girl

Music reviews of Radio City

Music Review: Radio City Review
Rating: 4 Stars

(Note: This album is on #1 Record/Radio City with #1 Record. That is version that you should get, and the only version in print).

Chris Bell's departure meant Alex Chilton was pretty much free to write an album without Chris Bell's influence (though bassist Andy Hummel makes more contributions than before). Wow, does it make a difference. Big Star still make the pop music as infectious as they ever have, but this time, the sound is pretty different. The Crunchy rock and roll of songs like Feel, Don't Lie To Me, In The Street, you know, well, that's no more. There isn't much Byrds-like influence either (evident in songs like Try Again and Give Me Another Chance), and not much happiness. It's evident that Alex Chilton was not happy, and it shows (perhaps even more in Third/Sister Lovers, but I can't say). I'm pretty sure you're ready to know what's on this album, so here is the track by track overview.

1.O My Soul-A pretty epic rocker with some glorious guitars. Alex Chilton screeches about being a teenager, and this is one of the teenage anthems for me (well, expect maybe the Drive in my car bit). One of the best Big Star songs.
2.Life Is White-This one gets kind of whiny, but when it doesn't, it's a good one. After the singing, that's the better part, with some jazzy piano and all, some classic rock and roll mixing.
3.Way Out West-This one is a great one. I think Andy Hummel sings this one, because it certainly doesn't sound like Alex Chilton. The guitar tones are great, spidery and longing, full of EXPRESSION. The lyrics are great as usual (Big Star's lyrics are one of it's greatest charms).
4.What's Going On-It seems Alex Chilton is amazing at doing the bittersweet songs, complete with the sound. Great vocal harmonies and lyrics.
5.You Get What You Deserve-More great lyrics and music. Very bitter sounding, and a little angry. There's a blistering guitar solos on this song, perfectly matching the lyrics and mood.
6.Mod Long-Not enough energy to be a rocker, but still a good song. That's about all, however.
7.Back Of A Car-Love this track. This one is to die for once it grows on you. It's like Paradise By The Dashboard Light, only to the point, concise, and not annoying beyond belief.
8.Daisy Glaze-BLAH
9.She's A Mover-Kind of like Mod Lang, only a bit dancier, with gives it a groove. Still not great, but it's a keepah, expect some of the weak whaling at the end.
10.September Gurls-Ah, the pop masterpiece. There isn't a thing wrong with this song.
11.Morpha Too-A take on a Beatles Piano ballad. It's short and has a couple of cringe worthy vocals, but yeah, I like it.
12.I'm In Love With A Girl-A pretty, sparse closer, and doesn't bug me the slightest. Great lyrics! Great guitars! And That's all it has. Maybe some atmosphere.

I may prefer their first album, but a lot of these tracks on here are great. Besides, when it comes in a two for one deal of Big Star's first two albums, who can complain? Get it with 1# Record together on #1 Record/Radio City

7/10

Description of Radio City

The second album from the quintessential American power pop band now available on domestic vinyl for the first time in a generation. Original 1974 recording features the Big Star line up of Alex Chilton, Andy Hummel and Jody Stephens. LP includes faithfully restored sleeve and label art. Their debut album, #1 Record, was included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of all-time.

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