To my English ears calling your band Radio 4 would tend to indicate an appreciation on the BBC talk and news radio Station. As the title of their second album, Gotham!, would suggest Radio 4 are from New York and would therefore make no such associations. If you actually listen to Radio 4's dance-punk soune then it would suggest that Gang Of Four was an influence, both musically and name-wise. It turns out that they are named after a track from another British post-punk band, Public Image Ltd.'s second album.
The lyrical content of the album makes it very clear that the band are from New York and there is a celebration of their city. Recorded, as it was, not long after 9/11, this is understandable. It is pretty political, but possibly in a slightly naive way. Fellow New Yorkers, DFA, produce the album. James Murphy of DFA and LCD Soundsystem even provides vocals on Speaking In Codes.
It is possibly a bit of a derivative album, but no music these days is entirely original. What does matter, though, is that it is an entertaining album, which it is.
Recommended Track: Calling All Enthusiasts
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