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Arab on Radar were a Providence, Rhode Island based noise rock band founded in the mid-1990s. They disbanded in 2003. Members of the band went on to form or join the bands The Chinese Stars, Athletic Automaton, and Made in Mexico.

Arab on Radar's early sound was typified by a 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. The lyrics (often offensive, vulgar, or just silly) were delivered in a high falsetto.

After Andrea Fisset's departure, the band developed a more straight-ahead sound and they began to draw (often inexplicably 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.

Vocalist Eric Paul has...

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 03/06/10 at 08:00 AM

• The Stolen Singles
  Mar 17, 2003

  Track listing: InventorAisle 5KangarooPig Roast7.2Samurai Fight SongSwimming With a Hard OnPinggin in the Pumpkin Patch3 Meals Away From a Crack WhoreRunning for AsthmaMiss American Hair PieO Henry

• Yahweh or the Highway
  Aug 20, 2001

  Track listing: My Mind is a MufflerCocaine MummyGod is DadSemen on the MountVatican is Up to Bat AgainDi to Solve PiFather, Son, and the Goalie PostBirth Control Blues

• Soak the Saddle
  1998

  Track listing: #5 (9-19-98)#7 (2-16-99)#1 (9-12-98)#2 (10-1-98)#8 (2-10-99)#6 (10-20-98)#4 (1-31-99)#9 (2-18-99)#3 (9-19-98)

• Rough Day at the Orifice
  1997

  Track listing: Split LipHerpes Simplex 1Menstruating ThrillsHerpes Simplex 2His MaintenanceBiggest Little Prick in the UnionSpit Shine My AssholeDon't Call Me a RetardRed Panties at Night, Sailor's Delight

• Queen Hygiene II
  1996

  Track listing: Attack on TijuanaA Kidney ProblemCop SongSt. Patricks Gay ParadeMolar SystemCapt Mouth99c LipstickHuman Type 2Rubber Robot