The Great Radio Controversy

by Tesla

Overview

One of the band's best albums, The Great Radio Controversy retains the typical big-sounding production and anthemic hooks of '80s pop-metal, but Tesla adds a grittier, bluesier edge to their music than most of their peers. As on most of their records, Tesla's songwriting is consistently good but never quite great; however, "Love Song," "The Way It Is," and "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)" are among their best, with melodies and riffs that aren't predictable, cookie-cutter product. The Great Radio Controversy broadens the sound of Mechanical Resonance somewhat with increased use of acoustic instruments, which provides more textural and dynamic contrasts, and the weaker moments are still enlivened by the twin-guitar attack of Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch. All in all, a fine effort. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Geffen / Polydor
UPC:	0720642422427
Rank:	693

Tracks

1. Hang Tough
2. Lady Luck
3. Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)
4. Be a Man
5. Lazy Days, Crazy Nights
6. Did It for the Money
7. Yesterdaze Gone
8. Makin' Magic
9. The Way It Is
10. Flight to Nowhere
11. Love Song
12. Paradise
13. Party's Over

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tesla   Primary Artist
Brian Wheat   Strings,Voices,Bass,Vocals
Tommy Skeoch   Guitar,Vocals,Soloist,Strings,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Troy Luccketta   Tama,Drums,Stick,Pedals,Cymbals,Percussion
Jeff Keith   Vocals
Frank Hannon   Gong,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Soloist,Tremolo,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Vocals (Background),Guitar (12 String Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Barbiero   Producer
Steve Thopmson   Producer
Brian Wheat   Composer,Photography
George Marino   Mastering
Steve Thompson   Mixing,Producer
George Cowan   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Tommy Skeoch   Composer
Victor Deyglio   Assistant Engineer
Neil Zlozower   Photography
Denny Saunders   Drum Technician
Barry Diament   Mastering
Jodi Summers   Photography
Troy Luccketta   Composer,Photography
Jeff Keith   Composer,Photography
Michael Barbiero   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Frank Hannon   Composer,Photography