Radioactive [Enhanced]

AM Radio | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B00009RDGG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,251 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Attempting to reconcile experimental 60's psychedelia & the intense indie rock of the 80's, AM Radio burst onto the scene in the late 90's. Getting their start in Brooklyn, New York, they recorded their debut album in 1999 but found no outlet for its release. AM Radio also got a nice head start with new fans when their song 'I Just Wanna Be Loved' was heard by millions on the hit WB TV series Smallville, the track also appears on the Smallville soundtrack. Enhanced CD contents include a video clip of 'Hush' plus the non-album track 'Inspiration' a duet with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, filmed in the studio. Elektra. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blow Your Socks Off, August 26, 2003

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"thegazelle" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Radioactive (Audio CD)

If your looking to get a pretty average CD look elsewhere cause AM Radio's debute album is way above standard rock band CDs out there. I saw these musicians live in concert and after hearing the first song I knew I had to have the album (not to mention a t-shirt!). The first five songs absolutely solidified my fan-dom of AM Radio and the end of the CD finishes up nicely. My personal favorites on the disc are Hush and Media Life. This band is awsome now, just wait till later- I wouldn't be suprised if the surpassed well-known rock/punk bands (like Good Charlotte and New Found Glory who, for the record, don't even compare in sound and originality to Am Radio) in fame status. Their music is definetly worth your money and time, so without further adeu I invite you to buy their CD for your listening pleasure.....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Best For 2003, August 10, 2003

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"jeschimi" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Radioactive (Audio CD)

When I orginally purchased this album, I walked in blind having never heard any of the material. I have to say that it I struck gold. This album is full of catchy hooks and melodies,solid rock riffs, and just generally strong music writing. Moreover, the AM Radio crew explore various genres throughout the album. With all of the sub-par music that saturates the marketplace, it's nice to know that there are bands like this emerging.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Killer., July 25, 2003

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Kristen Wilson (Morgantown, WV/West Chester, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Radioactive (Audio CD)

I absolutely love AMRadio to death. I saw them five times live before their CD came out and had to live with just an EP! It was unbearable! Finally, July 1st came along and wham! What a kick a$$ album. I was really excited to find that they hadn't lost quality, like some other bands I'd seen do. Their CD can actually hold me over during non-show times as a substitute for live music. Kevin Ridel's lyrics are awesome, as is the music itself. You can't help but sing along! I definitely recommend Radioactive if you're a fan of Weezer, Rooney, Phantom Planet...you know, good music.