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The Radiation Kings started somewhere in the mid 90s during the "ska
craze" in the states. Like most bands at the time, they started out playing
fast punk/ska; soon, however; they got tired of that stale sound and looked
back to ska's roots. They decided that the best way to go is to play the
sounds that they have grown up listening to.
After some added members to the roster, the band that today we know as
Radiation Kings, are born.
Radiation King's musicians have a lot of telent in the instruments
they play, but what powers the album, in my oppinion, is Lisa White's
beautifull voice; which is almost as beautiful as she is. Radiation Kings are
not her first experience in singing. Lisa has 14 years of singing experience
under her belt; singing in gospel as well as other.
Their debut cd "Early Years" which is on Stubborn Records, is one of
the best releases that I have heard in a long time. 14 tracks of ear-pleasing
Dub/Ska/Rocksteady! The first track "Murder" is a very relaxing tune about
loss of love and revenge. Lisa White displays her soulfull, rocksteady-ish,
singing style, which you can't help but fall in love with."Gin & Tonic" is a
nice little instrumental number power by the organ. "Number 6" features Lisa
White's vocals at best, as she sings with her heart and soul; take that
Celine Dion. There are a lot more amazing tracks, but I want you to hear them
for yourself
The whole album is amazing from start to finish. I recomend that you
take whatever money you have and go to the record store; you can thank me
later!
"We put the Rock in Rocksteady"
Alex Rud is a Staff Writer. Contact him at misftskull@aol.com.
