RADIO JUNKIES
Volume 1 (self-released)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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"Trifling" isn't generally considered to be a positive adjective, but when I call this self-produced debut by the Radio Junkies, led by brothers Adam and Michael Scharff, trifling I mean it in the kindest way. Trifle is, after all, a wonderful thing. A simple to create mix of fruit, custard and sponge cake, it's one of those deserts that is terrific in small portions, though it's a bit too sweet and rich if overdone.

Volume 1 is like that. With 10 tracks weighing in at just over 30 minutes, it's a perfect serving of Radio Junkies. Any more of their classic AM pop with acoustic Americana overtones might be too much, one jangle or sweet harmony over the line, but this is just right. It's hard to pick standout tracks because they're very consistent, but "Scary (Christopher Walken)" is perhaps the most notable (it stands out enough to have been included on previous compilations), if only because of the combination of wit and a familiar subject. Overall, though, this is a half hour of happy, poppy music for happy, peppy people - lots of fun in a sensible serving.

Track List:

All Good * Sentimental * Wrong * Happy Guy * Scary (Christopher Walken) * Crazy For Her * Fine * Mother Mary * Stuck In The Rain * Nothing To Hide

[Pick this up at www.radiojunkiesmusic.com.]

© 2002 - Shaun Dale