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Listen” is seven tracks of solid rock, much of it with an ‘80s feel (the well-written “Lost in the City” and rocker “Just What I Needed”). Fronted by songwriter Bosch Boschetti, Radio Friendly has taken pains to inject some innovative touches on “Listen.” The shimmering “Radio” opens, appropriately enough, with some radio looping, landing on a Christian preacher before kicking off their melodic rock. Boschetti’s soulful vocals fit the material well, soaring over the tasty guitar tidbits of the looming rocker “Jesus,” complete with a throbbing guitar solo from Mark Hofman. “Precious” is nicely arranged, celebrating Christ’s work on Calvary through thick guitars. The project ends well, with the slamming rocker “All About You,” don’t miss the chunky bass line. I found the production muddy at times, but Boschetti and crew are a nice shot in the arm, musically and spiritually speaking.
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- Suite 101 Review
Artist: Radio Friendly
Title: Surrender
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/radiofriendlymuzic
Style: Christian Rock
Label: M.O.B. Records
Rating: 8.9 out of 10
By C.W. Ross
Radio Friendly got their start back in 1998. The heart of the band is Bosch Boschetti (lead vocals, backing vocals) and Mark Hofman (guitars, sounds, backing vocals). The band won the, Bay Area Battle of the Bands held in Northern California in 2001. The band has also appeared with groups like, DecembeRadio, The 77’s, Matthew West, and Building 429.
Radio Friendly has released several previous projects including the, Change EP, Live from the Hangout, Christ Like All Star, and their Listen EP.
The band is now back with their 5th release titled, Surrender. On it you’ll find a mixture of all out rockers and alt. rock music style of songs. The one constant is the Christ centered lyrics found in the songs.
The song, “My Reward,” gets the release started with its pulsating rock beats, dealing with living your life totally for the Lord. This song and “My Tribute” a rock worship track reminded me of the well-known Christian worship band Delirious? sound.
I really liked the rhythmic drumming found on several of the songs along with the guitar parts that are always there doing their part adding a rich flavor in to the songs.
Fans of the 70’s/80’s Boston band, The Cars will quickly recognize track-5, “Just What I Needed,” The song was The Cars’ first single, and found on their debut album, The Carsreleased in 1978. Radio Friendly does a solid job of covering and tweaking the song’s lyrics.
One of the more original songs found on Surrender is, “Tragedy.” You get two version of the song, the first is found on track-7 and incorporates some rap vocals in to it, while the second version found as a bonus track (track-12), is a more straight up rock version of the same song.
With Surrender the band has put together a really nice collection of rocking songs with a strong, positive Christian message.
- C.W. Ross
Discography
Subject to Change Ep 1999
Live From The Hangout 2001
Christ Like All Star 2004
LISTEN 2006
SURRENDER 2008
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Radio Friendly
Spread uplifting sounds by providing great music to reach the majority of listeners, drawing emphasis on the opportunity to unite together and release all praise and worship to the Lord. Radio Friendly was formed in 1998 under the band leadership of Bosch Boschetti. The band has grown over the years and offers a variety of styles, which include Christian rock,with an alternative sound producing an inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. The Band has ventured throughout California and West Coast appearing in diverse places to include Christian Coffee Houses, Churches, Youth events, Schools, Festivals, and Book Stores . Radio Friendly competed in the Bay area Battle of the Bands held in Northern California in 2001 and won first place. The band has also been featured on local radio stations as well as appeared in several newspapers and television . Radio Friendly’s first CD entitled Subject to Change was released in the summer of 99". This EP brought the sweet retro sounds of the 60's and 70's back to life with an added touch of today’s alternative sound. Their second CD release was a live recording entitled Live from the Hangout, which debut in the spring of 2002 selling out more than 1,000 copies. The Band then released it’s first full length album entitled "Christ Like All Star". This album was filled with explosive guitar work, slamming rhythm section and uplifting vocals that will surely rock your world and get you going. The band then released it’s fourth project entitled “LISTEN ” Ep produced by Brad Barth of Audio Voyage studio’s and Mastered by Ty Tabor (KingsX) . This Record brought the Band to new heights and opened many doors for them . The band is now back with their 5th release titled, Surrender. Again produced by Brad Barth of Audio Voyage
studio’s and Mastered by Ty Tabor (KingsX) On it you'll find a mixture of all out rockers and alt. rock music style of songs. The one constant is the Christ centered lyrics found in the songs. The song, "My Reward," gets the release started with its pulsating rock beats, dealing with living your life totally for the Lord. The Title track Surrender is the groups latest single in rotation currently on Christian radio .The band has had the opportunity to play and work with several National acts to include , Decemberadio , Building 429 , Matthew West , Kutless , Big Daddy Weave , Remedy Drive , Barlow Girl , Rock n Roll Worship Circus , Stellar Kart , The 77’s , GB5 , Transistor Radio, and several other up and coming bands. The Band continues to grow as they reach out and minister to a wide range of listeners. Radio Friendly is looking forward to expanding their ministry across the United States and other countries around the world. For Booking Information contact ,
M.O.B. Management 209.996-6795 visit the band at www.radiofriendlyonline.com
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