A couple years ago, Jason Lancaster left one of the better punk/alternative bands around, Mayday Parade. A bit later, I found out that he had become involved with another project called "Go Radio." Since that point, the band came out with a couple EPs and finally one full length, the recently released and definitely great "Lucky Street."
Now, I'm still a fan of Mayday Parade, but there is a component that only Jason Lancaster brought to their music. The great hooks are there in both bands, but the magical Jason Lancaster ingredient is lyrics. He is one of the best lyric writers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing.
Go Radio's songs are personal and reflective, sometimes happy and sometimes sad, but always powerful.
Now, the music of Go Radio is straight punk/alternative music. But man, is it good. The electric guitar work is great and melodies are always catchy, but my favorite songs are the ones when the main players are Lancaster and the piano. It is those songs that hit home the hardest, and it is those songs that set Go Radio apart from the songs of other punk/alternative rock bands out there.
If you're in the mood for about 45 minutes of super well-executed alternative rock music, this is the perfect album for you. The songs are great to sing along too, and just about every chorus is just the right amount of rock, just the right amount of consistent lyrical presence. All in all, just plain solid.
My three favorite songs on the album are "Why I'm Home," "Forever My Father," and "The Truth Is."
Here's a link to the band's Myspace!
http://www.myspace.com/goradio
Until next time, enjoy the music, please click the link on the "I Need Your Help" post and look for the post on the best albums of the month coming soon!
Andrew
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