Us Against the Crown is a great debut album from a band with talented members an outstanding potential. Every song is enjoyable to say the least, but only a few really stick with you. State Radio transgress genrical boundaries by offering an arsenal of tracks, including the beautifually simple, barred-down acoustic Sybil I, the dark and moody Riddle in Londontown, the heavily reggae influenced Right Me Up and People to People, and of course the rockin' Camilo and Man in the Hall. Most of the tracks offer an insightful political message, especially the closing Calvado's Chopper and Rushian. Though it is easier to listen to the light-hearted Right Me Up, the real beauty in the album lies within the darker songs. Fear not, there is a little something for everyone on this album.
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