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|name = Radio X |
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|image = RadioX.jpg |
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| ā | |location = [[Las Venturas]] |
+ | |location = [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]], [[San Andreas (3D Universe)|San Andreas]] |
| ā | |genre = [[wp:Alternative rock|Alternative rock]]/[[wp:alternative metal|metal]]/[[wp:Alternative dance|dance]], [[wp:Grunge| |
+ | |genre = [[wp:Alternative rock|Alternative rock]]/[[wp:alternative metal|metal]]/[[wp:Alternative dance|dance]], [[wp:Grunge|grunge]], [[wp: Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[wp:Hard rock|hard rock]] |
|games = [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] |
|games = [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] |
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| ā | |host = [[Sage]]}}'''Radio X''', referred to as '''Radio:X''' in its logo, is an alternative rock/heavy metal/grunge music station in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It is hosted by [[Sage]], an escaped mental patient who holds extremely pessimistic world views. A proud member of Generation X, she is very outspoken against the previous generation and constantly speaks her views on air between songs. Like other DJs, Sage's comments change as the game progresses (though only after the [[Los Santos Riots]] begin will she take an interest in current events, and in addition she will often be heard announcing the arrival of weather systems such as fog and thunderstorms. It is based on the real-life radio station X103.9 - "The I.E.'s Alternative Rock" |
+ | |host = [[Sage]]}}'''Radio X''', referred to as '''Radio:X''' in its logo, is an alternative rock/heavy metal/grunge music station in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It is hosted by [[Sage]], an escaped mental patient who holds extremely pessimistic world views. A proud member of Generation X, she is very outspoken against the previous generation and constantly speaks her views on air between songs. Like other DJs, Sage's comments change as the game progresses (though only after the [[Los Santos Riots]] begin will she take an interest in current events, and in addition she will often be heard announcing the arrival of weather systems such as fog and thunderstorms. It is based on the real-life radio station X103.9 - "The I.E.'s Alternative Rock." |
== Playlist for Radio X== |
== Playlist for Radio X== |
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* [[wp:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]] - "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987) |
* [[wp:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]] - "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987) |
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* [[wp:L7 (band)|L7]] - "Pretend We're Dead" (1992) |
* [[wp:L7 (band)|L7]] - "Pretend We're Dead" (1992) |
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| ā | * [[wp:Ozzy Osbourne|Ozzy Osbourne]] - "Hellraiser" (1991) |
+ | * [[wp:Ozzy Osbourne|Ozzy Osbourne]] - "Hellraiser" (1991) |
* [[wp:Soundgarden|Soundgarden]] - "Rusty Cage" (1991) |
* [[wp:Soundgarden|Soundgarden]] - "Rusty Cage" (1991) |
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| ā | * [[wp:Rage Against the Machine|Rage Against the Machine]] - "Killing in the Name" (1992) |
+ | * [[wp:Rage Against the Machine|Rage Against the Machine]] - "Killing in the Name" (1992) |
* [[wp:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]] - "Been Caught Stealing" (1990) |
* [[wp:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]] - "Been Caught Stealing" (1990) |
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* [[wp:The Stone Roses|The Stone Roses]] - "Fools Gold" (1989) |
* [[wp:The Stone Roses|The Stone Roses]] - "Fools Gold" (1989) |
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* [[wp:Alice in Chains|Alice in Chains]] - "Them Bones" (1992) |
* [[wp:Alice in Chains|Alice in Chains]] - "Them Bones" (1992) |
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* [[wp:Stone Temple Pilots|Stone Temple Pilots]] - "Plush" (1992) |
* [[wp:Stone Temple Pilots|Stone Temple Pilots]] - "Plush" (1992) |
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| ā | :: Not available in mobile version |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| ā | * |
+ | *The "X" in Radio X is reference to the "X" generation, teens and young adults born from 1960s to the 1980s. |
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+ | *Sage is the host's real name, saying, "Yes, Sage is my real name, and if you don't believe me, you can go fuck yourself!" |
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+ | **Sage also says the reason she calls herself "Sage" is because she can't remember her last name. |
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+ | *The station is the default station when the player enters a [[Buffalo]]Ā or [[PCJ-600]]. |
| + | *"[[wp:Head Like a Hole|Head Like a Hole]]," originally by [[wp:Nine Inch Nails|Nine Inch Nails]], was covered by [[wp:AFI (band)|A.F.I.]], and is featured as a bonus track to the soundtrack collection, even though it's not featured in-game. The original song would most likelyĀ be featuredĀ on Radio X, given the genre of the song and station. |
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| ā | * In real life, there is a real Radio X called Choi Radio X in Quebec City in Canada |
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| + | *The song, "Unsung" by Helmet also appear in Saints Row 2, which is a GTA Clone. |
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| ā | == |
+ | ==Video== |
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| ā | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Grand Theft Auto San Andreas - Radio X|thumb|center|500px|GTA San Andreas Radio X]] |
| + | </center> |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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| ā | *[[Radio Broker]], a radio station in |
+ | *[[Radio Broker]], a radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] that plays alternative rock, but mostly dance-rock and indie rock. |
*[[Channel X]], a radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] that plays punk rock. |
*[[Channel X]], a radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] that plays punk rock. |
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| + | *[[Vinewood Boulevard Radio]], a radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] that also plays alternative rock, but in the form of garage rock and noise rock. |
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Revision as of 16:06, 22 August 2014
Radio X, referred to as Radio:X in its logo, is an alternative rock/heavy metal/grunge music station in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is hosted by Sage, an escaped mental patient who holds extremely pessimistic world views. A proud member of Generation X, she is very outspoken against the previous generation and constantly speaks her views on air between songs. Like other DJs, Sage's comments change as the game progresses (though only after the Los Santos Riots begin will she take an interest in current events, and in addition she will often be heard announcing the arrival of weather systems such as fog and thunderstorms. It is based on the real-life radio station X103.9 - "The I.E.'s Alternative Rock."
Playlist for Radio X
- Helmet - "Unsung" (1992)
- Depeche Mode - "Personal Jesus" (1989)
- Faith No More - "Midlife Crisis" (1992)
- Danzig - "Mother" (1988)
- Living Colour - "Cult of Personality" (1988)
- Primal Scream - "Movin' on Up" (1991)
- Guns N' Roses - "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987)
- L7 - "Pretend We're Dead" (1992)
- Ozzy Osbourne - "Hellraiser" (1991)
- Soundgarden - "Rusty Cage" (1991)
- Rage Against the Machine - "Killing in the Name" (1992)
- Jane's Addiction - "Been Caught Stealing" (1990)
- The Stone Roses - "Fools Gold" (1989)
- Alice in Chains - "Them Bones" (1992)
- Stone Temple Pilots - "Plush" (1992)
Trivia
- The "X" in Radio X is reference to the "X" generation, teens and young adults born from 1960s to the 1980s.
- Sage is the host's real name, saying, "Yes, Sage is my real name, and if you don't believe me, you can go fuck yourself!"
- Sage also says the reason she calls herself "Sage" is because she can't remember her last name.
- The station is the default station when the player enters a Buffalo or PCJ-600.
- "Head Like a Hole," originally by Nine Inch Nails, was covered by A.F.I., and is featured as a bonus track to the soundtrack collection, even though it's not featured in-game. The original song would most likely be featured on Radio X, given the genre of the song and station.
- The song, "Unsung" by Helmet also appear in Saints Row 2, which is a GTA Clone.
Video
See Also
- Radio Broker, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV that plays alternative rock, but mostly dance-rock and indie rock.
- Channel X, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto V that plays punk rock.
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto V that also plays alternative rock, but in the form of garage rock and noise rock.
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