Arab on Radar

Infobox musical artist
Name = Arab on Radar


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 1997–2003
Origin = Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genre = Noise rock
Labels = Skin Graft Records Three One G
Associated_acts = The Chinese Stars
Athletic Automaton
Made in Mexico
URL = [http://www.skingraftrecords.com/bandhtmlpages/AOR.html Official website]
Current_members = Eric Paul
Steve Mattos
Jeff Schneider
Craig Kureck
Past_members = Andrea Fiset

Arab on Radar were a Providence, Rhode Island based noise rock band founded in the mid-1990s. They disbanded in 2002. Members of the band went on to form or join the bands The Chinese Stars, Athletic Automaton, Made in Mexico.

History

Arab on Radar's first show was opening for Marilyn Manson at a Providence club called Babyhead. They were chased out of the club by angry audience members.

Arab on Radar's early sound was typified by thickly distorted, repeated bass grooves, 4/4 drum beats, and two deafening guitars that employed contrasting melodies and near-unison chords that drew comparisons to the Contortions. Their live shows often featured spitting, trisomic parody, and full nudity.

After Andrea Fiset's departure, the band developed a more straight-ahead sound and they began to draw (often disparaging) comparisons to Sonic Youth. Arab on Radar may be considered catalysts for the neo-no wave scene that began to gain popularity with bands like Lightning Bolt and the Locust in the early part of the 21st century.

Three One G released an Arab On Radar DVD entitled "Sunshine for Shady People," in 2008. It includes a short documentary and footage from a number of live performances.

All of Arab on Radar's album cover art was created by Matt Brinkman.

Members

*Eric Paul (aka Mr. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Mr. Pottymouth) - Vocals
*Steve Mattos (aka Mr. Type A) - Guitar
*Jeff Schneider (aka Mr. Clinical Depression) - Guitar
*Craig Kureck (aka Mr. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) - Drums
*Andrea Fiset - Bass (1995-1999)

Discography

*"Kangaroo" single (1997)
*"Queen Hygiene II" (1997)
*"Swimming With A Hard-On" single (1998)
*"Rough Day at the Orifice" (1998)
*Split single with The Locust (1999)
*"Soak the Saddle" (1999)
*"Yahweh Or The Highway" (2001)
*Split single with Kid Commando (2002)
*"The Stolen Singles" (2003)

External links

* [http://www.furious.com/perfect/arabonradar.html Article on AOR]
* [http://www.culturevoid.com/flyers.html A couple of really early show flyers.]