The New Song and Dance is the debut album by the dance-punk/post-punk revival band Radio 4, released in 2000.[2][5]

The New Song and Dance
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 16, 2000
RecordedNovember 1999 at Nu Mars Studios, Brooklyn, New York City, NY
GenreDance-punk
Post-punk revival
Length33:47
LabelGern Blandsten[1]
ProducerTim O'Heir[2]
Radio 4 chronology
The New Song and Dance
(2000)
Gotham!
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[1]
Pitchfork Media6.3/10[4]

The album was recorded cheaply, making for a messy but angry and fast sound. The New Song and Dance was mildly successful with critics, who likened the album's sound to that of the Clash.[3]

Track list

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All songs written and performed by Radio 4.

  1. "How the Stars Got Crossed" – 3:42
  2. "Buy and Sell" – 3:35
  3. "We Must Be Sure" – 3:13
  4. "Boy Meets Girl" – 3:15
  5. "Beat Around the Bush" – 2:50
  6. "Get Set to Fall Out" – 2:23
  7. "Election Day" – 3:22
  8. "Walls Falling" – 2:58
  9. "(No More Room for) Communication" – 2:55
  10. "Beautiful Ride" – 2:56
  11. "New Motive" – 3:06

Personnel

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  • Anthony Roman – bass, lead vocals (Roman is Radio 4's official lead vocalist)
  • Tommy Williams – guitars, vocals (lead vocals on "Buy and Sell", "Boy Meets Girl", "Get Set To Fall Out", "Walls Falling" and "Communication")
  • Greg Collins – drums, vocals
  • Tim O'Heir – production, percussion
  • Ross Totino – keyboard (though not actually a member of Radio 4)

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 734.
  2. ^ a b "Radio 4 | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  3. ^ a b "The New Song and Dance - Radio 4 | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  4. ^ "Radio 4: The New Song and Dance". Pitchfork.
  5. ^ Mervis, Scott (12 Sep 2000). "RADIO 4 COMES IN CLEAR". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. Q5.