Rad Times Xpress IV
by Black Bananas
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. NOW Magazine
    Mar 1, 2012
    60
    It's garish and gross but undeniably fun, an audacious train wreck of an album that's hard not to enjoy.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    Feb 6, 2012
    60
    On the whole, the jams and spaced-out scuzz rock of circa-Sweet Sixteen Royal Trux might most closely represent the vibe of Black Bananas' debut.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    60
    Coherent but properly crackers, this is easily the most delicious post-Trux gumbo so far. [Feb 2012, p.98]
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  5. Under The Radar
    Jan 30, 2012
    60
    Black Bananas mostly keep things tight throughout the record. [#39, p.66]
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  6. Consequence
    Feb 2, 2012
    50
    Where they strive to pioneer a new sound stemming from everything from 80s hair metal to industrial to funk, they ultimately come off sounding confused and even a touch pretentious.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Jan 31, 2012
    50
    Whether by accident or not, though, Rad Times hits some genuinely artificial notes, in just the right way.
  8. Dusted Magazine
    Jan 30, 2012
    40
    Its appropriation of G-funk hooks and production is really off-putting, and makes me wonder exactly who this record is for.

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  1. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    4
    Variety is certainly the key to success, but the "Rad Times Xpress IV" of Black Bananas is simply overdid from the accumulation of all add-onsVariety is certainly the key to success, but the "Rad Times Xpress IV" of Black Bananas is simply overdid from the accumulation of all add-ons in the background that only seem to mess up around the main melody line. This patent admittedly worked on songs such as "TV Trouble" and the irreverent "Do It", but the quality of other composition leaves much to be desired.… Full Review »