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Sydney, Australia (1974 – 1978, 1996 – 2008)
Radio Birdman was a punk band which formed in Sydney, Australia in 1974. The band’s best known lineup consisted of Deniz Tek (vocals, guitar), Rob Younger (vocals, guitar), Chris Masuak (guitar), Philip “Pip” Hoyle (keyboards), Warwick Gilbert (bass) and Ron Keeley (drums)
Radio Birdman formed in 1974 and began recording in 1976 when the single Burn My Eye was released. They took their name from a misheard lyric in The Stooges song,1970. (The actual line is “Radio burnin’”) Their first LP, “Radios Appear” showed diverse influences, including Blue Öyster Cult and Detroit bands of the late 1960s, such as The MC5 and The Stooges.
The album was totally ignored by commercial radio but was championed by Sydney station 2JJ (Double Jay) and became sufficiently successful in Australia to lead to a contract with Sire Records (US label, home of The Ramones), who released a different version of Radios Appear internationally. It took three years to record a follow-up, Living Eyes, and by then, the Australian punk scene had diversified and the band broke up before the LP was released in 1978.
The band’s lyrics reference US-born guitarist/main songwriter Deniz Tek’s home state of Michigan, with lyrics from tracks such as “Murder City Nights” referring to Woodward Avenue in Detroit:
“Cruising down Woodward gotta find me some action/Looking for a lover with a power reaction.”
Many of their other songs, such as “Hand Of Law” & “Descent Into The Maelstrom” deal in apocalyptic images of war and violence, but these are more than balanced by the lighter pop culture references of tunes such as “Aloha Steve & Danno”, an ode to the TV show Hawaii 5-0.
Radio Birdman formed in 1974 and began recording in 1976 when the single Burn My Eye was released. They took their name from a misheard lyric in The Stooges song,
1970. (The actual line is “Radio burnin’”) Their first LP, “Radios Appear” showed diverse influences, including Blue Öyster Cult and Detroit bands of the late 1960s, such as The MC5 and The Stooges.
The album was totally ignored by commercial radio but was championed by Sydney station 2JJ (Double Jay) and became sufficiently successful in Australia to lead to a contract with Sire Records (US label, home of The Ramones), who released a different version of Radios Appear internationally. It took three years to record a follow-up, Living Eyes, and by then, the Australian punk scene had diversified and the band broke up before the LP was released in 1978.The band’s lyrics reference US-born guitarist/main songwriter Deniz Tek’s home state of Michigan, with lyrics from tracks such as “Murder City Nights” referring to Woodward Avenue in Detroit:
“Cruising down Woodward gotta find me some action/Looking for a lover with a power reaction.”
Many of their other songs, such as “Hand Of Law” & “Descent Into The Maelstrom” deal in apocalyptic images of war and violence, but these are more than balanced by the lighter pop culture references of tunes such as “Aloha Steve & Danno”, an ode to the TV show Hawaii 5-0.
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SonicCynic wrote:
yup, when i listen to RB all else seems so pedestrian in comparison...
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nagerpop wrote:
Ahh if only if Australian bands took a page outta these guys book we'd have better artists coming through. Radios Appear is fiercely good. +1
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RobertoStooges wrote:
this is my group on fb .. SPQR PUNKROCKERS 60s - 70s (lysergic beyond all limits) Group mainly dedicated to music and art punkrockers the early 60's until the early80's but not completely binding. They range from Blues, R & B, Beat, Soul, Rock n'Roll, Garage 60, psychedelia and clearly pre-punk 60's and 70's .... a group of friends found on fb mainly dedicated to music and psychedelic punk rockof the 60s and 70s, lovers of art, film. literature, poetry, painting, sculpture, scienceand history ... you can post and comment on anything, the spirit of the group is the total FREEDOM OF THOUGHT ... particular attention to the band and play for usunknown and emerging artists in any artistic field ... have fun and raise your brotherson your stereo speakers ......
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crownanchor wrote:
Zeno Beach is kick ass
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2cabs2toucan wrote:
Don't mean to be rude but the problem seems to be with your Google skills. Just looking now I can find lyrics for everything on Radios Appear and their EPs. With a bit of effort by I reckon I could even find some for Zeno Beach.
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narsimelus wrote:
Is there anyone who would tell me why i cannot find the lyrics of this band on internet for at least 3 years? Album is nice, songs are good... They are not underground at all, so what is the problem? In 2007 they were not easy to reach but now it is 2011 and i can finf their songs everywhere but... where are the lyrics! :)
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Pete-Vyler wrote:
I invite you to discover our 2 LP on Last FM : This is disaster & Double spiral snake. Good musical day to you and think It's only Rock'n'Roll! We wait 4 your comment' & your tag eventually Pete Vyler
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nickwafer wrote:
Fans of the LA punk band X, please join my group! http://www.last.fm/group/X+Los+Angeles
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Pryde wrote:
Second season has started in the Australian and N.Z. Rock Artists League. So come and vote for your favorite bands!!!
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
radios appear is a fucking sick album
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2cabs2toucan wrote:
I reckon the "Zeno Beach" album should be getting for of a listen - very enjoyable.
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derpsichord wrote:
Fuck yea
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hrrrpnx wrote:
download Radio Birdman - Radios Appear (1977) http://depositfiles.com/files/eieqzs84p
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vandaleyes wrote:
Pure rock & roll, baby! Love it!
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mrLjung wrote:
Real rocknroll, in its most pure essence, these guys should rule the world.
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Gohel wrote:
Criminally underrated.
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scotthome wrote:
New Race is playing in an Indy Car promo on the Vs Network in the US... The RB didn't have a car race in mind with they wrote the song...but its cool it hear it anywhere.
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crownanchor wrote:
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, one of the biggest bands from my neck 'o the woods baby!!:):):) Goooooooooooooooooooooooooo OZ!!
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Plankton_82 wrote:
All right!!
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Crispy1014 wrote:
Ha! what a great band.
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