State Radio
The mixture of indie rock songwriting, socially conscious lyrics, and roots reggae rhythms has long been a staple in the jam band world, and State Radio delivers on all counts. A Boston-based trio led by singer and primary songwriter Chad Urmston (a former member of Vermont jamsters Dispatch), State Radio largely managed to avoid the usual post-Phish clichés, injecting a punk-influenced sound and politically charged viewpoint while staying true to the tenets of the band's chosen style.
Urmston, who disbanded Dispatch at the height of its popularity in 2002, formed State Radio later the same year. Focusing exclusively on guitar and vocals instead of the instrument switching he was previously known for, he brought in second guitarist Pete Halby, bassist Chuck Fay, and drummer Mike Greenfield to round out the lineup. After the exploratory debut EP Flag of the Shiners was released by Fenway Recordings in late 2002, State Radio went on a temporary hiatus throughout 2003 as Urmston recovered from throat surgery. Returning to active duty in 2004 as a slimmed-down trio with new drummer Brian Sayers, State Radio followed a second EP, Simmer Kane, with the release of 2006's Us Against the Crown. Another personnel change occurred before State Radio toured in support of the album, with drummer Mike Najarian replacing Sayers.
The sophomore effort Year of the Crow followed in fall 2007, bringing with it an emphasis on louder guitars and sociopolitical themes. State Radio reinforced such themes by launching service projects in each city the band visited, and Urmston briefly reconvened Dispatch for a three-night charity performance at Madison Square Garden, with funds going toward Zimbabwe relief. State Radio maintained such political awareness on 2009's Let It Go.
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Discografia
19 album • Ordinato per Bestseller
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Us Against The Crown (Bonus Track Version)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 30 nov 2005
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Let It Go
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 29 set 2009
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Simmerkane II (Deluxe Edition)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 28 giu 2011
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Live At The Armory (Live At The Armory)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 29 nov 2011
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Rabbit Inn Rebellion (Bonus Track Version)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 23 ott 2012
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Year of the Crow
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 18 set 2007
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Peace Between Nations
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 14 feb 2006
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The Horse Comanche
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Nettwerk Music Group il 17 mar 2015
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Simmer Kane
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 2 apr 2007
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Simmerkane I and the Fall River Sybils
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 21 ago 2012
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Rabbit Inn Rebellion (with Track by Track Commentary)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 23 ott 2012
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Flag Of The Shiners
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 5 nov 2002
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State Radio & Chadwick Stokes
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 18 mag 2010
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Live In Boston (Live)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 13 nov 2012
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The Barn Sessions (The Barn Sessions)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 17 apr 2007
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Live At The SYNC-Vancouver: Nov. 28, 2005 (Live)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 18 lug 2006
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Year of the Crow (Bonus Track Version)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 18 set 2007
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Fall Of The American Empire (Radio Edit)
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 7 ott 2008
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Wicker Plane
Musica alternativa e indie - Pubblicato da Ruff Shod Records il 16 lug 2007
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo