Old Radio changes name, releases EP
by Tim Weilert on Nov.17, 2010, under Album Reviews, Blogs
Local music-arts collective Hot Congress has continued to make its mark on the Denver music scene. Most recently, the group curated a weekly residency at the Meadowlark, showcasing H.C. bands (and others) every Thursday in November. November 18th (tomorrow) will mark the final week in the series (since not many people would be keen on going to a show during Thanksgiving). The final showcase will serve as a tour-kickoff for Fingers of the Sun and an EP release party for Amazing Twin (formerly Old Radio).
As someone quite familiar with Old Radio, hearing the new EP reminds me why I started listening to the group in the first place. After hearing demos for “A Void” (now called “Cambridge Mile”) and “Asleep At The Wheel,” I recall thinking “These are good, but still embryonic.” Upon listening to New Wives’ Tale, the songs took on a new life. A few old favorites (“Naked Girl, Part. 2″and the aforementioned songs) make appearances, along with several songs that had only been heard live. Overall, it’s clear that Amazing Twin took their time in getting the sound they were looking for- the EP is cohesive and well-mastered, but not over-produced.
I’ll update this post once the EP is available for download. In the meantime listen to EP-closer “Asleep At The Wheel” and enjoy a free download of the track.
Edit: You can now purchase an mp3 version of this record at CDBaby.
Download “Asleep At The Wheel” (right-click “save as”)
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November 17th, 2010 on 2:24 pm
Nice one, Tim. Will you be at the show tomorrow?
You should do an interview with the amazing Eric Peterson, find out for us what his plans are now that he’s left Old Radio and is retiring Roger, Roll.
Also, Westword has a streaming Amazing Twin track here: http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2010/11/new_music_from_amazing_twin_the_outfit_formerly_known_as_old_radio.php
November 17th, 2010 on 7:26 pm
I would be there Kyle, but I’m flying to Austin tomorrow evening for a job interview on Friday. I’ll track down Eric once I get back.
November 19th, 2010 on 3:59 pm
Very cool – just saw them and can’t wait to hear this new release. Thanks!