Radiate Zu & Spaceways Inc
Pickup available at Dawson Street
Usually ready within 24-48 hours - Pre-order items available on day of release.
๐จ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐-๐ท๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ Zu ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ด๐ผโ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐
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Originally released in 2004, RADIALE is back, bringing together explosive energy, avant-jazz
improvisation, and experimental rock in a landmark collaboration. Radiale (2004) by Zu is the bandโs second studio album and stands as one of the most defining releases in the European avant-garde scene of the early 2000s. With this record, Zu moved decisively away from the slightly more exploratory feel of their debut Bromio and developed a tighter, more aggressive sonic identity. The trioโbuilt around baritone sax, electric bass, and drumsโstrips away almost all conventional melody, focusing instead on repetition, tension, and raw physical impact.
Listening to Radiale feels less like following a sequence of songs and more like being drawn into a
continuous sonic current. The music is driven by hypnotic, circular rhythms and abrupt dynamic shifts,
moving from sparse, almost suspended moments to sudden, explosive bursts. The baritone sax often
functions more as a percussive force than a melodic instrument, while the bass locks into distorted,
looping figures and the drums maintain a relentless, tightly controlled intensity.
The compositions are generally short, but they donโt behave like traditional tracks. Instead of developing themes in a linear way, they revolve around minimal variations and gradual transformations, creating a trance-like effect. The boundaries between genres dissolve here: elements of no wave, jazz-core, hardcore punk, and contemporary composition all coexist in a dense, uncompromising sound.
Production-wise, the album is deliberately stripped down. Thereโs a strong emphasis on clarity and
immediacy, allowing each instrument to hit with full force while remaining sharply defined. This gives the record a very physical presence, almost as if it were designed to be felt as much as heard.
Radiale was widely appreciated in underground circles and helped cement Zuโs reputation as one of the
most innovative experimental bands in Europe. More than just a collection of tracks, it stands as a
cohesive and immersive workโintense, minimal, and uncompromisingโaimed at listeners willing to
engage with music that challenges traditional structures and expectations.
Track List
1-Canicula
2-Thanatocracy
3-Vegetalista
4-Pharmakon
Side B
5-Trash A-Go-Go
6-Theme De Yoyo
7-You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks
8-We Travel The Spaceways_Space Is The Place
Product information
Delivery Details
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Orders are normally dispatched within 12-48 hours of receipt of the order, and normal delivery times to your door are as follows
- Ireland 2-5 working days
- UK 5-7 working days
- Europe 10-14 working days
- U.S. & Rest of World 10-14 working days
Usually ready within 24-48 hours. Pre-order items available on day of Release
Any delays are normally due to the postal service. Orders placed on a Friday will be dispatched on Monday. No orders will be dispatched over the weekend. If you have not received your order within the time shown above, you can check the status of your order. Please email your query to info@towerrecords.ie
CLICK & COLLECT ORDERS:
The service is available via our Website. The collection point is located in Dawson Street only
For more information, contact us at 01 6719444 or email info@towerrecords.ie
Refund and Returns Policy
If the product is in its original condition and unopened, we will accept its return within fourteen days from the day you received the item. You will receive a full refund to the value of the item* *Applies to Online orders only
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