Arab on Radar

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Arab on Radar's first show was in the cafeteria on the Rhode Island College campus.{{Citation needed|date=May 2009}}

While the band was opening for Marilyn Manson at a Providence club called Babyhead, they were chased out of the club by angry audience members.{{Cite web|url=https://imposemagazine.com/features/arab-on-radar-satan-has-a-new-name-tonight|title="Satan has a new name tonight—it's Arab on Radar!"|website=Imposemagazine.com|date=March 11, 2015|accessdate=2020-03-25}}

Arab on Radar's early sound was typified by 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.

After Andrea Fiset's departure, the band developed a more abstract sound and they began to draw (often disparaging) comparisons to Sonic Youth. Arab on Radar may be considered catalysts for the revival of no wave (also called neo-no wave), a scene that began to gain popularity with bands like Lightning Bolt and The Locust in the early part of the 21st century.{{citation needed|date=May 2009}}

Three One G released an Arab on Radar DVD entitled Sunshine for Shady People in 2008. It includes a short documentary and footage from a number of live performances.

All of Arab on Radar's album cover art was created by Matt Brinkman.

On April 13, 2010, Justin Pearson announced on his Facebook page that Arab on Radar reformed. On April 26, Skin Graft Records announced that Arab on Radar would perform at Dude Fest 2010, with more tour dates to follow.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skingraftrecords.com/news_desk.html|title=SKiN GRAFT News for Yous|website=Skingraftrecords.com|accessdate=2020-03-25}} The band did tour the east coast, however they cancelled west coast dates and their new album's recording session(s) for unknown reasons.

In an interview with the New York Press, the band responded to a question on how their politics have changed over the years:

The four of us never use or view the band as a political platform. We like to keep the band separate from our views although there have been times that we've adhered to certain questionable belief systems to get through airport security.{{cite web|url=http://www.nypress.com/blog-6967-catching-up-with-arab-on-radar.html |title=Catching up with Arab on Radar |accessdate=2010-08-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825150920/http://www.nypress.com/blog-6967-catching-up-with-arab-on-radar.html |archivedate=2010-08-25 }}

In February 2017 guitarist Jeff Schneider authored the definitive story of Arab On Radar in the way of a memoir titled "Psychiatric Tissues" (2017, Pig Roast Publishing) which details the band's touring, recording, and performing history.{{Cite web |title=Psychiatric Tissues (The Arab on Radar book) – Pig Roast Publishing LLC. |url=https://pigroastpublishing.com/product/psychiatric-tissues-the-history-of-the-iconic-noise-rock-band-arab-on-radar/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |language=en-US}}

• Eric Paul (a.k.a. Mr. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Mr. Pottymouth) – vocals{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 5, 2003 |title=Arab on Radar: The Stolen Singles |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/267-the-stolen-singles/ |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Pitchfork |publisher=Condé Nast |language=en-US}}
• Steve Mattos (a.k.a. Mr. Type A) – guitar{{Cite web |last=Shannon |first=Tim |date=December 2007 |title=Arab on Radar, Noise Terrorists |url=http://www.furious.com/Perfect/arabonradar.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624072800/http://www.furious.com/Perfect/arabonradar.html |archive-date=June 24, 2008 |website=Perfect Sound Forever}}
• Jeff Schneider (a.k.a. Mr. Clinical Depression) – guitar
• Craig Kureck (a.k.a. Mr. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) – drums
• Andrea Fiset – bass (1995–1998)

• Untitled cassette tape (1995)
• Kangaroo single (1996)
• Queen Hygiene II (1997)
• "Swimming with a Hard-On" single (1998)
• Rough Day at the Orifice (1998)
• Split 7" with The Locust (1999)
• Soak the Saddle (1999){{Cite web |last=DiCrescenzo |first=Brent |date=January 1, 2000 |title=Arab on Radar: Soak the Saddle |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/268-soak-the-saddle/ |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Pitchfork |publisher=Condé Nast |language=en-US}}
• Yahweh or the Highway (2001){{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Doug |date=2016-08-04 |title=Arab On Radar – "Piggin' In The Pumpkin Patch" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/1892338/arab-on-radar-piggin-in-the-pumpkin-patch/premiere/ |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}
• Split single with Kid Commando (2002)
• The Stolen Singles (2003)

{{Reflist}}

• [http://www.culturevoid.com/flyers.html A couple of really early show flyers.]
• [http://www.silbermedia.com/qrd/archives/46jeff.html QRD interview with Jeff Schneider of Arab on Radar & Made in Mexico]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20170309143749/http://www.providencephoenix.com/music/top/documents/02875992.asp Music {{!}} Arabs off radar]
• [http://www.brooklynvegan.com/arab-on-radar-guys-in-doomsday-student-not-happy-with-author-ex-bandmate/ Arab on Radar guys in Doomsday Student not happy with author ex-bandmate?]

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