Pacific Radio

PACIFIC RADIO is the new name for MONOGRAPH, who, led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Rob Crutchley, released three singles ("Paper Musem", "Please Don't Be Afraid Of Anything", and "Don't Gimme Shelter"), and an album ('Lorelei') on Shinkansen over the last two years, to increasing acclaim, especially here in the USA! Musically the eponymously titled 'Pacific Radio' is a return to the pure pop thrash of the early MONOGRAPH singles, with their production and arrangement skills honed to razor edges… Despite the songs' brevity, most tunes clock in at 2 minutes or less, there is a magnificent intricacy and multi-layering of instruments, with Rob now much more confident on vocals, indeed the two versions of "Slow Refrain" which bookend the album are virtual acapella pieces! Recalling "Classic" guitar-pop bands like TEENAGE FANCLUB and GUIDED BY VOICES, PACIFIC RADIO stands on their own! This 7-song album was produced by Clive Painter from BROKEN DOG/TRAM, he also plays all over the record.