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, people that were born in the late 70's and early 80's, which they be in their late teen or early adulthood in the early 90's. It also reference of the teen and adults that listen to Alternative music at that time.
- Sage is her real name, as reinforced in the intro to Danzig's "Mother" saying "Yes, Sage is my real name, and if you don't believe me, you can go fuck yourself!"
- The song "Unsung" by Helmet also appears in the GTA Clone known as Saints Row 2.
- 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.
- In real life, there is a real Radio X called Choi Radio X in Quebec, Canada.
- "Head Like a Hole", orginally 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.
Videos
GTA San Andreas Radio X
See Also
- Radio Broker, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV that plays alternative rock.
- Channel X, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto V that plays punk rock.
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