Name: Broadcasting to the Nation (The Lost Third Album)
Brand: Radio Stars

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-EARS-179

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060446073452

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Radio Stars

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Easy Action

Radio Stars were an English new wave group formed in early 1977. They released two albums and had one UK Top 40 single. With their unique sound and energetic performances, *Radio Stars* quickly gained a dedicated following in the music scene. Their music is often described as a blend of punk rock and pop, with catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Influenced by bands such as *The Radiators From Space*, *Johnny Moped*, and *Suburban Studs*, Radio Stars carved out their own distinct style within the new wave genre. Their songs are characterized by witty wordplay, infectious hooks, and a rebellious spirit that resonated with audiences during the late 1970s.

Although they may not have achieved mainstream success on the same level as some of their contemporaries, Radio Stars' impact on the music industry cannot be underestimated. Their influence can be heard in the work of bands like *Eddie & The Hot Rods*, *The Carpettes*, and *The Members*. Despite disbanding after only a few years together, Radio Stars left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire musicians today.

With lead singer Andy Ellison's autobiography due, profile is high on bands such as John's Children &amp; Radio Stars - this being the unreleased third album recorded back in 1979 and the tapes only recently having been recovered. 

With the loss of founder, songwriter and ex-Sparks guitarist Martin Gordon, Radio Stars developed a brand-new heavier sound. This was met with positive feedback from the press at live shows throughout 1979. A live concert recorded in London from that time has been added as bonus material. Booklet includes notes from Ellison and memorabilia from the time. This release perfectly captures the direction in which Radio Stars were moving, a hard rocking mood that, with ex-Sparks guitarist Trevor White playing rhythm on his bass, bore more than a passing resemblance to vintage Thin Lizzy. This was also a far more honest effort than if the band had tried to continue writing Martin Gordon-type songs, a fact which audiences were not slow to appreciate, and applaud. Sadly, however, it was not to last - as he wrote in "Out to Lunch," Ellison found that "just when you think you've got it made, they come and take it all away." With the dawning of the summer of 1979, came the demise of Radio Stars, and the shelving of the album.

Forty-three years on, we can hear what we missed.

Broadcasting to the Nation (The Lost Third Album)

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