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Artist: Radio Active Cats

Title: Radio Active Cats

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Category: Hard Rock

Year: 1991

Label: Warner Brothers

Catalog Number: 9 26488-2

Personnel

Shel Graves lead vocals, rhythm guitars
Michael Graves drums, percussion, vocals
Ian Espinoza lead and slide guitar, mandolin, backging vocals
Ron Maldonado stand up and electric bass

Tracks

1.	Shotgun Shack
2.	Hold On Tight
3.	Bed of Roses
4.	Finger in the Pie
5.	Standin' in the Rain
6.	Love Razor
7.	Cry on My Shoulder
8.	Think About Love
9.	Cheap Mascara
10.	Knock Knock
11.	Wet, Hot Sweat

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Existing comments about this CD

From: TIM	Date: September 28, 2003 at 15:14
These guys weren't bad from what I remember.

From: poison arrow	Date: September 29, 2003 at 13:34
great cover art and green tray. That's what grabbed my attention, but the music is actually good as well. More of a 70s glam vibe, set to stonesy rock n roll ala flies on fire, if I remember correctly.

From: Trick Taylor

Date: September 29, 2003 at 18:34

Stripped down twang metal outfit that would later become TV In Flames ("Love in Motion"). This release is not for everyone. Fans of over-produced bells and whistle bands (read: Beau Nasty, Valentine) may not appreciate the Cats' penchant for style over flair. This is really more classic rock than hair metal, but many bands got stuck with the label. My favs are "Bed of Roses" and "Standin..." Fun to have for a change of pace. TV In Flames was a great record too.

From: tomcat	Date: September 29, 2003 at 19:24
my favorite song is 'finger in the pie'..this is a cd you put on for long car drives...i love this cd..

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From: Whiplash1972	Date: September 29, 2003 at 22:33
These guys have an interesting sound...it's kinda like if you were to put Great White and Kix in a blender, and throw in just a SMIDGE of country twang;very bluesy on some songs,with sleazy lyrics on others! I really like this cd,with Bed of Roses, Finger in the Pie,Standin' in the Rain, and Think About Love being my faves.Also, like poison arrow pointed out, if you can find this cd in its original case,it's REALLY cool looking. Pick this one up offa eBay or at the local record store today!8/10

From: Kristian	Date: October 16, 2003 at 15:51
This is really good. Bluesy/Country feel to it. An up-to-date version of Great White. Whiplash1972 made as accurate describtion as possible. It's a great album, and yes the cover looks extremely cool with the green tray.

From: PauloFernandes	Date: November 4, 2003 at 23:01
Love the slide guitar on this one - gives it a whole new dimension- the songs could be better though - but still, a nice album - good vocals too.

From: Alte	Date: November 20, 2003 at 4:23
I'm looking this CD since 1992 until now... The only song I've ever heard from them is Think About Love which included in Slow Rock Ballads from Warner Music that release on 1993. So, where I could find this records?? any idea?

From: Blue Tequila	Date: November 21, 2003 at 0:37
www.melodicrock.com has the song "Standin' in the Rain" available for download right now in their soundbytes section.

From: Blue Tequila	Date: January 3, 2004 at 1:07
Another nice find today w/the green cd tray intact. Whiplash1972 you absolutely nailed the description of this band. On the first few songs they are all over the road--bluesy 1st track, country rock 2nd, pop rock 3rd and then they settle back down to a good bluesy rock mix of Rolling Stones meet Great White. Very cool album.

From: Steve	Date: February 8, 2004 at 16:29
My name is Steve Shuler. I am looking for Shel Graves that lived in Downey Califorina in 1973. I am alomost postive that I have found him in this band (Radio Active Cats). If anyone can provid me on information on how to contact the band please email me at steve67351@aol.com I would very much aprreciate it. We are old friends thanks so much!

From:	Date: June 11, 2004 at 19:04
Hi I'm Mike Graves from RAC. Thanks for all your positive comments. You guys ROCK!! info@bigtalent.com

From: Paul Rock	Date: August 28, 2004 at 16:44
This one lost my attention at the very first minute. I find it a boring record. It has no surprising things in it even though some of the song are played with an upright bass (That was the main thing buying it)

From: Geoff	Date: August 29, 2004 at 20:16
This is another one of those CDs which provided me with a wonderful moment, seeing it leave my hands to the new purchaser. I kept it for a week or two, but in the end it was just so below par I had to rid myself of it. IMO, boring hard rock with absolutely nothing going for it.

From: Sheila	Date: September 13, 2004 at 12:11
Nothing beats Love Razor....that song rocks!!!! This CD is well worth it!

From: Darsono	Date: October 18, 2004 at 1:54
My wife's been looking for 'THINK ABOUT LOVE' for 11 years since the first time I sang her on my guitar. Couldn't find the song here in Indonesia. Any of you guys know where I can download this song only. Thanks alot dar2002id@hotmail.com

From: CurtisLoew	Date: January 14, 2005 at 10:39
Love this one... "Bed of Roses" should've been a huge hit.

From: Chad

Date: February 4, 2005 at 22:59

Can't believe it took me 14 years to discover this one! There is some good stuff on this one. Standouts include: Bed of Roses, Finger in the Pie, Love Razor and Shotgun Shack. If you like 70's infused rock, pick this one up. You may get lucky and get a copy with the cool lime green "radioactive" cd tray. Imagine the Stray Cats mating with the Black Crowes. Glowing Lime Green Bladio Crats....Or something like that. Whatever, get this one.

From:	Date: February 9, 2005 at 20:34
hehe RADIO ACTIVE CATS what kind of name is that wicked 80's lol sorry i shouldnt judge i've never even heard of them until my friend found it digging through her dads old "cassette tapes" hahah

From: mackinavectoby	Date: February 9, 2005 at 20:36
i agree with the comment above this one

From: Aero Force Mike

Date: February 9, 2005 at 21:50

Chad, the band-name comes from the photographic art-piece "Radioactive Cats", created in 1980 by Sandy Skoglund, featuring cats the same as those on the cover of this album in a largely black and white background - here's a link to the piece http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/images/Skoglund/radioactive-l.jpeg Quite why they used this name or were so intrigued by this art, I don't know, but that's the origin of their name.

From: Chad	Date: February 12, 2005 at 0:09
Thanks Mike! I will check it out!

From: Parris	Date: February 25, 2005 at 12:57
Great band and a great cd from the past! Had it from day one as a promotional copy. Lost it since then but got it back on amazon.com for .14 Cents !!!!!!!! Whats up with that! If your a 80's and early 90's Metal/Hard rock head like me, grab it dude!!! Long Live old school Metal/Hard Rock ! ! !

From: jeff

Date: March 1, 2005 at 4:48

yea found this and britny fox in a bin bought two more of them one had green stip on side of cd case although some reviewers didnt get it , i did,,, cant believe bon jovi,,, there ok, made it and these guys didnt,,,,,,,,, but one of ten discs to be standed on island likes ian hunter, stones, ac/dc, beatles, srvaughn, shakira, sex pistols, oasis (recently discovered) often im late to the party also a musician with ovation, les paul, and epiphone guitars,,,, just a little background wish i could f

From: Lola	Date: April 29, 2005 at 14:35
Hey - How weird!!! I went to high school with the Graves Bros and hung out at Ron's with them. What are you all up to now? Any new projects in the future?

From: aMetalhead1966	Date: December 29, 2005 at 12:59
This is straight up blues via "The Stones and maybe Motor City Rockers". Put that into the batter with a touch of early ZZ Top let it bake for an hour at 350' add some attitude and Andy Wallace' great production and Enjoy....

From: Steve

Date: August 12, 2006 at 2:11

Hey guys ,I bought this cd,I think its great!I remember when Mike was 15 years old, drumin Led Zepplin tunes in his grandparents garage.Shel used to play the piano at age 11.They sure show their musical talent.Excellent music at its best.Hope Mike & Shel record more tunes in the future.Good to see that some old friends turned out famous. From Shels best friend at age 12 Steve Shuler (1973)steve67351@hotmail.com

From: YNGWIEVIKING	Date: September 29, 2008 at 5:49
Good but not essential 78/100 Bluesy HAIR METAL/HARD ROCK AGREE with WHIPLASH 1972 About the comaprison with GREAT WHITE and KIX but i'll rate it lower ! I'll add for a good mix CIRCLE OF POWER and TANGIER maybe and you get the picture !

From: axl_rose	Date: January 18, 2009 at 18:04
Great band! "Hold On Tight" is my favorite track on the cd. I got the CD for like $2 back in 1994. Since then it has been a valuable part of my collection.

From: hair metal again	Date: February 15, 2011 at 3:58
amazing release by RADIO ACTIVE CATS.if you re a hard rocker you will really enjoy this gem!bluesy hard rock -hair metal with great vocs and guitars and many good songs like "wet,hot sweat","standin in the rain" and "cheap mascara".should have been more appreciated by the crowd back then

From: rick kerch vzla	Date: March 3, 2013 at 17:38
Wow this was a really surprise to me!!!...good band by all means with a good vocalist and good songs all over that ranges from Hard Rock to Blues Rock...if you are into The Black Crowes and Cry Of Love type of bands then you'll love RAC ...best shots are tracks 3,4,5,6,7 & 9(catchy)...recommended...85/100

From: JonAcoustic

Date: March 4, 2024 at 20:02

This has been my favorite group since I bought the cassette tap back in 1991 when it first released. Just about every song is the album is fantastic. Hold On Tight and Cheap Mascara being my two favorites. I did have a question if anyone here knows. Hold On Tight has a lot of similar structure to That's Alright (or That's Alright Momma) by Arthur Crudup / Elvis Presley. Does anyone know if this this was inspired? Do any of the band members will play today in Los Angeles? Thank you!

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