The Paranoids
The Paranoids
the band
The Paranoids came together in 1978 when two of the founding members started working up songs and finding inspiration in the larger Boston music scene which was on the boil. Local bands like The Real Kids, Willie Alexander, and Jonathan Richman were playing at the Rat and other venues, the music was simple, fun, and approachable. The challenge to bring their own music to the air was taken. Richard “Mondo” Madallo, a highly skilled and high-energy drummer who was attending Berklee School of Music, was recruited to drive the band into high gear. A three-year run of shows everywhere from college mixers to a local Reggie club ensued.
the band
The Paranoids came together in 1978 when two of the founding members started working up songs and finding inspiration in the larger Boston music scene which was on the boil. Local bands like The Real Kids, Willie Alexander, and Jonathan Richman were playing at the Rat and other venues, the music was simple, fun, and approachable. The challenge to bring their own music to the air was taken. Richard “Mondo” Madallo, a highly skilled and high-energy drummer who was attending Berklee School of Music, was recruited to drive the band into high gear. A three-year run of shows everywhere from college mixers to a local Reggie club ensued.
Joe Harvard’s Paranoid Archives
the band
The Paranoids came together in 1978 when two of the founding members started working up songs and finding inspiration in the larger Boston music scene which was on the boil. Local bands like The Real Kids, Willie Alexander, and Jonathan Richman were playing at the Rat and other venues, the music was simple, fun, and approachable. The challenge to bring their own music to the air was taken. Richard “Mondo” Madallo, a highly skilled and high-energy drummer who was attending Berklee School of Music, was recruited to drive the band into high gear. A three-year run of shows everywhere from college mixers to a local Reggie club ensued.
the music
"Zone Six" - album notes
In 1982 the band relocated to New York City long enough to get some of their music on tape, courtesy of engineer/studio owner James Canning, whose studio sat on the edge of a still rough-and-rowdy Times Square. .
Recently the final mastering of the material was undertaken by Scott Hull, the head audio wizard at MasterDisc, New York. The level of audio quality achieved despite the 40 year-old source material is a testament to his skill.
The album consists of 14 original songs, with writing and lead vocals being traded off between Michael St. Hippolyte, whose lovely fretless bass is featured on all tracks, and Richard Wozniak, on electric guitar and flute.
The music comes from a short period in time, still beloved by many listeners, when individuality and originality were prized above genre and formulas. The music here spans a wide range, from rock anthems, to a surf-style instrumental, to the closing reggae tune. Yet, regardless of the individual song, the sound of the Paranoids remains unique and easily identifiable.
the music
"Zone Six" - album notes
In 1982 the band relocated to New York City long enough to get some of their music on tape, courtesy of engineer/studio owner James Canning, whose studio sat on the edge of a still rough-and-rowdy Times Square. .
Recently the final mastering of the material was undertaken by Scott Hull, the head audio wizard at MasterDisc, New York. The level of audio quality achieved despite the 40 year-old source material is a testament to his skill.
The album consists of 14 original songs, with writing and lead vocals being traded off between Michael St. Hippolyte, whose lovely fretless bass is featured on all tracks, and Richard Wozniak, on electric guitar and flute.
The music comes from a short period in time, still beloved by many listeners, when individuality and originality were prized above genre and formulas. The music here spans a wide range, from rock anthems, to a surf-style instrumental, to the closing reggae tune. Yet, regardless of the individual song, the sound of the Paranoids remains unique and easily identifiable.
the music
"Zone Six" - album notes
In 1982 the band relocated to New York City long enough to get some of their music on tape, courtesy of engineer/studio owner James Canning, whose studio sat on the edge of a still rough-and-rowdy Times Square. .
Recently the final mastering of the material was undertaken by Scott Hull, the head audio wizard at MasterDisc, New York. The level of audio quality achieved despite the 40 year-old source material is a testament to his skill.
The album consists of 14 original songs, with writing and lead vocals being traded off between Michael St. Hippolyte, whose lovely fretless bass is featured on all tracks, and Richard Wozniak, on electric guitar and flute.
The music comes from a short period in time, still beloved by many listeners, when individuality and originality were prized above genre and formulas. The music here spans a wide range, from rock anthems, to a surf-style instrumental, to the closing reggae tune. Yet, regardless of the individual song, the sound of the Paranoids remains unique and easily identifiable.