We Are the Radio

Released in 2005, 'We Are the Radio' serves as a bridge between the band's more experimental early-2000s output and their later explorations into global psych-folk. This EP is most notable for the heavy involvement of Sarabeth Tucek (credited as Sarah Bragg), whose ethereal vocals provide a counterpoint to Anton Newcombe’s deadpan delivery, particularly on the standout track 'Seer.' Sonically, the record moves away from the shoegaze-inflected 'wall of sound' and toward a dry, intimate production style reminiscent of 'Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request' but with a more modern, lo-fi indie sensibility. Critics often cite this release as one of the band's most cohesive short-form projects, praised for its consistency of mood and its successful integration of acoustic textures with psychedelic atmospheres. It remains a fan favorite for its understated beauty and its departure from the more confrontational energy that defined the band's public persona during the 'Dig!' era.