Thursday, February 9, 2023

Radiator - Isn't It Strange (1975-77 uk, nice folk pub rock, feat Alan Hull, 2007 japan remaster)



A short lived British folk rock band featuring ex-Lindisfarne Alan Hull, Radiator released one album "Isn't It Strange" in 1977. Short after they disbanded and Alan and other musicians continued their solo career. They sounded more rock than folk compared to Lindisfarne.
Tracks
1. Spittin' In The Wind (Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock) - 3:22
2. I Wish You Well - 3:33
3. A Walk In The Sea - 3:11
4. Madmen And Loonies - 3:12
5. Corporation Rock - 4:54
6. Isn't It Strange - 3:42
7. Lay Back And Dream  (Peter Kirtley) - 4:26
8. Something Got The Better Of You (Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock) - 4:46
9. Love Is The Alibi - 2:25
10.Love Is The Answer - 3:47
11.Raw Bacon - 4:02
12.Evening - 4:23
All songs by Alan Hull except where indicated
Bonus Tracks 11-12

Radiator
*Ken Craddock - Keyboards
*Colin Gibson - Bass
*Alan Hull - Guitar, Vocals
*Pete Kirtley - Guitar
*Ray Laidlaw - Drums
*Terry Popple - Drums

Related Acts
1966-68  Skip Bifferty - The Story of Skip Bifferty (double disc edition)  
1970-73  Lindisfarne - The Charisma Years (2010 four disc set edition)