Artist of the Week: New Radicals!

Vinny · 08-10-2004, 01:44 PM

At Hayfever's ignored request from several weeks ago, this week's artist of the week is the New Radicals. I've only heard "You Get What You Give," which isn't bad, so I wouldn't be the expert on them. Anyway, enjoy, discuss, and, as you should always do with anyone who's up here, check at least one of their songs out in Music-forum-spirit.

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Quote of the week:
"Of course I have played outdoor games. I once played dominoes in an open air cafe in Paris." - Oscar Wilde.

Pointless fact of the week:
Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave.

[ August 11, 2004, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: ^Skankin' Pickle ]

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-10-2004, 05:44 PM

Awesome. [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks, man.

Ah, the one-hit wonder that wasn't. (They had a second hit with "Someday We'll Know"; it just didn't do as well as "You Get What You Give")

For those in the know, I think you'll agree with me that these guys were the best of the late-90s. Alexander is a stinkin' excellent writer, and the arrangements on that album are outstanding. (I'm going to ignore "Technicolor Lover" 'cause every album I've ever heard has a weak track.)

For those out of the know, here's a site with lyrics & music & stuff. Also, the album is still on the shelf in most places.

For L47, don't even say it.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-12-2004, 12:11 AM

Come on, I know I'm not the only person here who's heard of them.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Pieist · 08-12-2004, 11:47 AM

I've heard of them, but I never heard any of their songs.

Bomby · 08-12-2004, 07:00 PM

I remember that song... that song about kicking Courtney Love and Marylin Manson's asses... yeah, I remember that song.

D'Angelo would make a grand artist of the week.

imported_Andrew · 08-16-2004, 12:08 AM

I have that CD! Although I don't remember what I like on it other than the single, but I remember liking some other songs on it.

Phenom · 08-16-2004, 12:09 AM

David Bowie for next AotW!

Valentine · 08-16-2004, 10:02 PM

Looks like I missed when this was up.

New radicals were pretty damn good. They only had one album but it was a great listen and still is today. I don't think 'Technicolour lover' is a bad song but it probably is the low on the album. It's just not very low.

My friends think that 'Maybe you've been brainwashed too' is their worst song but the acoustic guitar in it is too good IMO.

Anyway, great band, shame they broke up.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-17-2004, 08:42 AM

I used to not like "Maybe You've..." also, but then I really listened to it. "Technicolor Lover", on the other hand, I liked quite a bit....until I really listened to it.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Super Shy Guy · 08-19-2004, 01:46 PM

I always thought it was funny how they sang about kicking Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love's asses when they quickly faded into obscurity after that one song.

Hahah.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-20-2004, 12:05 AM

He meant physically, not commercially.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Super Shy Guy · 08-20-2004, 11:42 AM

Says you.

08-10-2004, 01:44 PM	#1
Vinny Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Fletcher Memorial Home for incurable tyrants and kings Posts: 7,261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 19,615.86 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 20,115.86 Donate	At Hayfever's ignored request from several weeks ago, this week's artist of the week is the New Radicals. I've only heard "You Get What You Give," which isn't bad, so I wouldn't be the expert on them. Anyway, enjoy, discuss, and, as you should always do with anyone who's up here, check at least one of their songs out in Music-forum-spirit. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Quote of the week: "Of course I have played outdoor games. I once played dominoes in an open air cafe in Paris." - Oscar Wilde. Pointless fact of the week: Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave. [ August 11, 2004, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: ^Skankin' Pickle ]

08-10-2004, 05:44 PM	#2
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 20,054 Thanks: 323 Thanked 1,033 Times in 624 Posts Points: 124,259.18 Bank: 2,745.27 Total Points: 127,004.44 Donate	Awesome. [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks, man. Ah, the one-hit wonder that wasn't. (They had a second hit with "Someday We'll Know"; it just didn't do as well as "You Get What You Give") For those in the know, I think you'll agree with me that these guys were the best of the late-90s. Alexander is a stinkin' excellent writer, and the arrangements on that album are outstanding. (I'm going to ignore "Technicolor Lover" 'cause every album I've ever heard has a weak track.) For those out of the know, here's a site with lyrics & music & stuff. Also, the album is still on the shelf in most places. For L47, don't even say it. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-12-2004, 12:11 AM	#3
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08-12-2004, 11:47 AM	#4
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08-16-2004, 12:08 AM	#6
imported_Andrew Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,644.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,144.00 Donate	I have that CD! Although I don't remember what I like on it other than the single, but I remember liking some other songs on it.

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08-16-2004, 10:02 PM	#8
Valentine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rural NZ. There are lots of sheep here. Gender: Posts: 6,933 Thanks: 22 Thanked 60 Times in 43 Posts Points: 15,683.45 Bank: 94,888.89 Total Points: 110,572.34 Donate	Looks like I missed when this was up. New radicals were pretty damn good. They only had one album but it was a great listen and still is today. I don't think 'Technicolour lover' is a bad song but it probably is the low on the album. It's just not very low. My friends think that 'Maybe you've been brainwashed too' is their worst song but the acoustic guitar in it is too good IMO. Anyway, great band, shame they broke up.

08-17-2004, 08:42 AM	#9
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 20,054 Thanks: 323 Thanked 1,033 Times in 624 Posts Points: 124,259.18 Bank: 2,745.27 Total Points: 127,004.44 Donate	I used to not like "Maybe You've..." also, but then I really listened to it. "Technicolor Lover", on the other hand, I liked quite a bit....until I really listened to it. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-19-2004, 01:46 PM	#10
Super Shy Guy Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the seven seas Posts: 8,969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,727.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,227.00 Donate	I always thought it was funny how they sang about kicking Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love's asses when they quickly faded into obscurity after that one song. Hahah.

08-20-2004, 12:05 AM	#11
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 20,054 Thanks: 323 Thanked 1,033 Times in 624 Posts Points: 124,259.18 Bank: 2,745.27 Total Points: 127,004.44 Donate	He meant physically, not commercially. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-20-2004, 11:42 AM	#12
Super Shy Guy Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the seven seas Posts: 8,969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,727.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,227.00 Donate	Says you.