Radical History Tour
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Radical History Tour is the 2nd album released by Christian parody band ApologetiX
. It was originally released in 1994, only on cassette, but was re-released on CD in 1999.
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Unfortunately, the cassette version was over 90 minutes long, about 14 minutes over the 76 minute barrier of a CD. ApologetiX decided to cut 4 tracks out of the mix. The band claims that they were tempted to go back and re-record them "1999-style", but later changed their mind.
ApologetiX
ApologetiX is a Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The band was founded in 1992, and since then, has played in 44 states, released 17 studio albums, and built up a fan club that includes 45,000 people. The band is currently composed of J...
. It was originally released in 1994, only on cassette, but was re-released on CD in 1999.
History
The writing for "Radical History Tour" began in 1992 & ended near the end of 1994. Although the cassette was extremely popular, the band decided to not release the new material on CD. However, many fans of ApologetiX had been asking for years for it to be re-released on CD. Finally, due to popular demand, the CD was released in March 1999, 4 months after releasing Jesus Christ MorningstarJesus Christ Morningstar
Jesus Christ Morningstar is the 4th album by Christian parody band ApologetiX. 4 songs from the album were later included on the band's greatest hits album, 2 others were included on Hits: The Road, while "Narrow Way To Heaven" was later featured on Chosen Ones.-Track listing:# "Hotel Can't Afford...
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Unfortunately, the cassette version was over 90 minutes long, about 14 minutes over the 76 minute barrier of a CD. ApologetiX decided to cut 4 tracks out of the mix. The band claims that they were tempted to go back and re-record them "1999-style", but later changed their mind.
Track listing
- "Bethlehemian Rhapsody (1994)" - 5:52
- Parody of "Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band's 1975 album A Night at the Opera...
" by QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor... - Later rewritten & re-recorded on Keep The ChangeKeep the Change (album)Keep The Change is the 7th album by Christian parody band ApologetiX. 4 songs from the album were later featured on the band's greatest hits album, while another 3 were included on the band's first live album.-Track listing:# "Story of A Squirrel" - 2:56...
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- Parody of "Bohemian Rhapsody
- "Isaac Man" - 4:01
- Parody of "Ice Cream Man" by Van HalenVan HalenVan Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
- Parody of "Ice Cream Man" by Van Halen
- "Jacob's Name Is Israel" - 4:55
- Parody of "Takin' Care of BusinessTakin' Care of Business"Takin' Care of Business" is a song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive for their 1973 album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II.-Development:...
" by Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner OverdriveBachman–Turner Overdrive is a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that had a series of hit albums and singles in the 1970s, selling over 7 million albums in that decade alone. Their 1970s catalog included five Top 40 albums and six Top 40 singles... - Later included on New & Used Hits as a live recording.
- Parody of "Takin' Care of Business
- "Judgment Gets Passed (1994)" - 2:49
- Parody of "Jumpin' Jack FlashJumpin' Jack Flash"Jumpin' Jack Flash" is a song by English rock band The Rolling Stones, released as a single in 1968. Called "supernatural Delta blues by way of Swinging London" by Rolling Stone, the song was perceived by some as the band's return to their blues roots after the psychedelia of their preceding...
" by The Rolling StonesThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up... - Later rewritten & re-recorded on The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
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- Parody of "Jumpin' Jack Flash
- "(Check Out) The Book" - 3:53
- Parody of "The LookThe Look"The Look", written by Per Gessle and performed by Roxette, was released as a single in early 1989 from the album Look Sharp!. The song became Roxette's international "breakthrough" song, finally exposing the duo to music consumers outside of the duo's native Sweden and Europe after more than one...
" by RoxetteRoxetteRoxette are a Swedish pop music duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle . Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act from the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!...
- Parody of "The Look
- "Yer Maker" - 4:47
- Parody of "D'yer Mak'erD'yer Mak'er"D'yer Mak'er" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, from their 1973 album Houses of the Holy.-Overview:...
" by Led ZeppelinLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham... - Later rewritten & re-recorded on Soundproof.
- Parody of "D'yer Mak'er
- "I Know A Riddle" - 3:29
- Parody of "I Know a Little" by Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
- Parody of "I Know a Little" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- "I've Got Elijah Fightin' Baal" - 2:36
- Parody of "I've Got a Tiger by the TailI've Got a Tiger By the Tail"I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" is a song made famous by country music band Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. Released in December 1964, the song became one of Owens' signature songs and showcases of the Bakersfield sound in the genre.-About the song:...
" by Buck OwensBuck OwensAlvis Edgar Owens, Jr. , better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos...
- Parody of "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
- "Not Logs Lincoln" - 3:05
- Parody of "Hot Rod LincolnHot Rod Lincoln"Hot Rod Lincoln" was recorded in 1955, as an answer song to "Hot Rod Race", a 1951 hit for Arkie Shibley and his Mountain Dew Boys. Hot Rod Race tells the story of a late-model Ford and Mercury who end up racing along the highway, neither driver gaining an advantage, and staying "neck and neck"...
" by Commander CodyCommander CodyCommander Cody may refer to:*The stage name of George Frayne, leader of the rock and roll band Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, and, informally, the band itself...
- Parody of "Hot Rod Lincoln
- "Read Ephesians (1994)" - 5:08
- Parody of "Sweet EmotionSweet Emotion"Sweet Emotion" is a song by American rock band Aerosmith, released by Columbia Records in April 1975 on the album Toys in the Attic and was released as a single a month later on May 19th . The song began a string of pop hits and large-scale mainstream success for the band that would continue for...
" by AerosmithAerosmithAerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many... - Later rewritten & re-recorded on The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
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- Parody of "Sweet Emotion
- "Lazzie Lay" - 3:40
- Parody of "Maggie MayMaggie May"Maggie May" is a song written by singer Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton and recorded by Stewart in 1971 for his album Every Picture Tells a Story....
" by Rod StewartRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry.... - mp3 available at http://www.apologetix.com
- Parody of "Maggie May
- "Catch That Fever! (1994)" - 3:36
- Parody of "Cat Scratch FeverCat Scratch FeverCat Scratch Fever is an album by Ted Nugent released in 1977, as well as the name of the album's title song. "Death By Misadventure" recounts the death of Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. Guitarist Derek St. Holmes came back during this album after he left...
" by Ted NugentTed NugentTheodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American guitarist, musician, singer, author, reserve police officer, and activist. From Detroit, Michigan, he originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, before embarking on a lengthy solo career... - Later rewritten & re-recorded on The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
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- Parody of "Cat Scratch Fever
- "Triune Godhead" - 3:33
- Parody of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" Satisfaction" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Richards's throwaway three-note guitar riff — intended to be replaced by horns — opens and drives the song...
" by The Rolling StonesThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
- Parody of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- "Ignorant Song" - 2:26
- Parody of "Immigrant SongImmigrant Song"Immigrant Song" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was released as a single from their third album, Led Zeppelin III, in 1970.-Overview:...
" by Led ZeppelinLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
- Parody of "Immigrant Song
- "E-Z Kiel" - 2:21
- Parody of "Susie Q (Part 1)Susie Q (song)"Susie Q" is a song by Louisiana-born singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins . He wrote the song himself, but when it was released, Stan Lewis, the owner of Jewel/Paula Records, and Eleanor Broadwater, the wife of Nashville DJ Gene Nobles, were also credited as co-writers to give them shares of the...
" by Creedence Clearwater RevivalCreedence Clearwater RevivalCreedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums....
- Parody of "Susie Q (Part 1)
- "Virgin" - 4:08
- Parody of "Urgent" by ForeignerForeigner (band)Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm...
- Parody of "Urgent" by Foreigner
- "The Sounds of Silas" - 2:52
- Parody of "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
- Later re-recorded on Apol-acoustiXApol-acoustiXApol-acoustiX is the 10th studio album & 11th album overall by Christian parody band ApologetiX. "Yes Today" would be included on their next album, while "Two-Time Baby/Lord'sHouse Blues" would be later be featured on Chosen Ones.-Track listing:...
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- "Bad Dude Risin'" - 2:19
- Parody of "Bad Moon RisingBad Moon Rising (song)"Bad Moon Rising" is a song written by John Fogerty and performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was the lead single from their album Green River and was released in April 1969, four months before the album. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on the UK Singles...
" by Creedence Clearwater RevivalCreedence Clearwater RevivalCreedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums.... - Later included on New & Used Hits.
- mp3 available at http://www.apologetix.com
- Parody of "Bad Moon Rising
- "Life In The Last Days (1994)" - 4:12
- Parody of "Life in the Fast LaneLife in the Fast Lane"Life in the Fast Lane" is a song written by Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey and Don Henley and recorded by the American rock band Eagles on their 1976 studio album Hotel California...
" by The Eagles - Later rewritten & re-recorded on The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
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- Parody of "Life in the Fast Lane
- "Midnight Hour Pt. 2" - 2:36
- Parody of "In the Midnight HourIn the Midnight Hour"In the Midnight Hour" is a song originally performed by Wilson Pickett in 1965 and released on the 1966 album The Exciting Wilson Pickett. It was composed by Pickett and Steve Cropper at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis where Martin Luther King, Jr. would later be murdered in April 1968...
" by Wilson PickettWilson PickettWilson Pickett was an American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter.A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B charts, and frequently crossed over to the US Billboard Hot 100...
- Parody of "In the Midnight Hour
Personnel
- J. Jackson: Lead vocals
- Karl Messner: Guitar, background vocals
- Andy Sparks: Bass
- Rick Servocky: Drums
Additional personnel
- Mark Gulden: Keyboards on "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" & "I Know A Riddle"
- Ryan Tomazin: Additional guitars on "Read Ephesians"
- Debbie Messner: Car keys on "Triune Godhead"
Production
- Produced, mixed & mastered by: Karl Vaughn Messner
- Engineered by: Karl Messner, Ryan Tomazin & Kevin Gushlaw
- Recorded at: Studio Lelia