Band : Lady Radiator
Album : Bounce Energy Hear Me Out
Release Year : 2007
Genre : Post-Hardcore / Progressive / Experimental
Tracklist:
01 Kids For Sale
02 Her Snowfall Was A Line Of Cocaine
03 Ready Explode
04 Box Turtle, Magnificent Isn't She
05 Elude
06 Ships Are For Sailing Not For Leaving
07 Scientist, The Spaceship
08 Date: 4 Years Old
09 For Those Who Can Spare Some Change Thank You
10 Wayne Brady Don't Hold Me Back
Post-Hardcore is in a state of emergency. Most bands who once were shining stars of the genre have either evolved into completely different beings (At the Drive-In), stagnated and have become caricatures of their older self (Sparta), decided to give up their roots and release element based albums that are more often boring than experimental or progressive (…), or just decided to not release anything for six years (Glassjaw). Even those who are producing albums and holding the reins of Post-Hardcore aren’t doing that much in the way of fresh and/or interesting. A new champion is needed, and with Bounce Energy Hear Me Out, New Jersey quartet, Lady Radiator have produced a fresh, crisp, and exhilarating debut that displays a potential for greatness and something new that may prove to be something very special.
Lady Radiator, for those looking for a vague description of sound, could be described as the bastard child of a three-way which included At the Drive-In, Anthony Green (Circa Survive), and a The Receiving End of Sirens. This, however, would be pigeon-holding a very unique entity. The hero of this entity being lead singer, Kenny Ramirez whose higher-register vocals include beautiful crooning, yelps of anger, and a solid amount of layered effects. From the raw aggression of “Wayne Brady Don’t Hold Me Back” to his beautiful work on the goofy-yet-lovable acoustic track, “Ships Are For Sailing Not For Leaving,” his ability is unquestionable.
02 Her Snowfall Was A Line Of Cocaine
03 Ready Explode
04 Box Turtle, Magnificent Isn't She
05 Elude
06 Ships Are For Sailing Not For Leaving
07 Scientist, The Spaceship
08 Date: 4 Years Old
09 For Those Who Can Spare Some Change Thank You
10 Wayne Brady Don't Hold Me Back
Post-Hardcore is in a state of emergency. Most bands who once were shining stars of the genre have either evolved into completely different beings (At the Drive-In), stagnated and have become caricatures of their older self (Sparta), decided to give up their roots and release element based albums that are more often boring than experimental or progressive (…), or just decided to not release anything for six years (Glassjaw). Even those who are producing albums and holding the reins of Post-Hardcore aren’t doing that much in the way of fresh and/or interesting. A new champion is needed, and with Bounce Energy Hear Me Out, New Jersey quartet, Lady Radiator have produced a fresh, crisp, and exhilarating debut that displays a potential for greatness and something new that may prove to be something very special.
Lady Radiator, for those looking for a vague description of sound, could be described as the bastard child of a three-way which included At the Drive-In, Anthony Green (Circa Survive), and a The Receiving End of Sirens. This, however, would be pigeon-holding a very unique entity. The hero of this entity being lead singer, Kenny Ramirez whose higher-register vocals include beautiful crooning, yelps of anger, and a solid amount of layered effects. From the raw aggression of “Wayne Brady Don’t Hold Me Back” to his beautiful work on the goofy-yet-lovable acoustic track, “Ships Are For Sailing Not For Leaving,” his ability is unquestionable.
Bounce Energy Hear Me Out is not the masterpiece the Post-Hardcore scene is looking for to be revitalized. It is, however, a fantastic album which drips with promise coming from a young band that lacks a bit of maturity. Lady Radiator demonstrates a tight approach that at all times will at least leave the listener feeling that this is something to behold, and that the band is a band to watch in the future. The album is one of the best 2007 had to offer and should not be overlooked in 2008 like it was last year. This band is something special, and it shows the promise of great things to come. Will Lady Radiator be the saviors of Post-Hardcore? I don’t know. But they are a fresh breath into a dying genre.
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